• Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposes the deployment of 100 military troops to the state.
• The Trump administration claims troops are needed for the protection of ICE personnel.
• Pritzker highlights concerns over agents abusing their power amid local tensions.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the Trump administration's request to deploy 100 troops to the state, revealing that a memo from the Department of Homeland Security was sent to the Pentagon regarding this matter. "We're being told the Trump Administration wants to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois," Pritzker noted during a recent news conference, indicating this move raises concerns about local safety and civil rights, according to Reuters, AA, and The Hill.

Pritzker expressed serious concerns about federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and their alleged abuse of power in Illinois. "What I have been warning of is now being realized,” he declared, emphasizing that “none of what Trump is doing is making Illinois safer.” His remarks highlight escalating tensions between state officials and the federal government concerning immigration enforcement, according to Reuters and The Hill.

The Pentagon confirmed that a request for assistance in safeguarding federal personnel amid reported clashes had been received. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell stated decisions regarding troop deployment would follow established processes. Meanwhile, Pritzker reported multiple incidents where federal agents allegedly intimidated citizens, claiming, “ICE is running around the Loop harassing people for not being white,” stressing the impact on community relations, according to AA and The Hill.