NewsUS judge blocks Trump’s deployment of National Guard in state of IllinoisFederal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would ‘add fuel to the fire’.
## Temporary Injunction on National Guard Deployment in Illinois
Temporary Injunction on National Guard Deployment in Illinois
On Thu, Oct 8, 2025, a federal judge in Chicago issued a temporary injunction against the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Illinois. The deployment was part of an initiative by the administration to enhance immigration enforcement efforts in the state.
The decision follows a similar injunction in Portland, Oregon, and was initiated by a lawsuit from the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois. The lawsuit aimed to prevent the deployment of National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas.
US District Judge April Perry emphasized that the presence of Guard troops could exacerbate tensions. Her full written order is expected to be released on Fri, Oct 9, 2025. The lawsuit cited concerns about the necessity and impact of deploying troops to control protests at an immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2025, a federal judge in Chicago issued a temporary injunction against the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.
Judge Perry referenced a related ruling that limited the use of force by federal agents in crowd dispersal, following claims of injuries to protesters and journalists.
The administration has justified the need for troop deployments by alleging threats to immigration agents and facilities. The use of the Insurrection Act has been mentioned as a possible measure to enforce deployments if obstructed by judicial or local actions.
The Insurrection Act allows the federal government to deploy military forces domestically to restore order in instances of insurrection. The last application of this act was in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.