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National guard troops in Illinois can remain but cannot be deployed yet, judge rules

Troops can stay under federal control, as US senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth decry being barred access to Ice facility

The Guardian - US

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday

The Independent UK

Trump Won't Invoke the Insurrection Act—As Long As He Can Use the National Guard However He Wants

If the courts try to enforce legal limits on the president's military deployments, he can resort to an alarmingly broad statute that gives him more discretion.

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What to know about National Guard deployments in Memphis and other cities

National Guard troops have started patrolling in Memphis, Tennessee

The Independent UK

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s National Guard troops in Chicago: ‘Will only add fuel to the fire’

Judge April Perry says administration ‘simply unreliable’ when it comes to its demands for boots on the ground

The Independent UK

500 US Troops Deploy In Chicago Ahead Of Court Hearing

Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as part of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, despite strenuous objections of local leaders seeking a judge's order to block the mobilization.

International Business Times

Photos: Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area for Trump crackdown

Despite Illinois suing the Trump administration, the National Guard arrived near Chicago today.

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Trump news at a glance: Texas national guard arrive in Chicago area as Donald Trump increases pressure on city

Military presence comes after US district judge declined to immediately block troops from entering city – key US politics stories from 7 October at a glance

The Guardian - US

Texas national guard troops arrive in Chicago amid Trump’s crackdown

Military presence comes after judge declined to block troops from entering, following lawsuit filed by city and state

The Guardian - US

J.D. Vance has a plan to undermine everyone’s safety

In effect, Ohio’s Sen. Vance, by blocking the appointment of April Perry to be U.S. attorney based in Chicago, is helping the kinds of dangerous criminals the Justice Department chases.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ senator rebuffs Sen. Dick Durbin’s 4th bid to confirm Chicago federal prosecutor

Offering shifting stories, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio is blocking the confirmation of April Perry and Rebecca Lutzko, tapped to be the U.S. attorneys in Chicago and Cleveland.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Senator drags Jussie Smollett case into U.S. attorney confirmation fight

It appears Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, is not dealing in good faith, given his shifting explanations for denying April Perry a vote to be the next U.S. attorney in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Confirmation for next U.S. attorney in Chicago gets tougher with anonymous senator blocking a vote

The senator or senators who are blocking a confirmation vote for April Perry are not known. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, said he would lift his hold on Perry if she got an up-or-down vote.

Chicago Sun-Times

“Hillbilly Elegy” senator hardens block on a confirmation vote for new U.S. attorney in Chicago

Sens. Dick Durbin and Chuck Schumer sharply criticized both Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, who has been preventing a vote on April Perry and three other U.S. attorney nominees, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who has been holding up military promotions.

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Duckworth blasts ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ senator for blocking vote to confirm U.S. attorney in Chicago

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is scorching Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, the “Hillbilly Elegy” author, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. for their holds on military and Justice Department nominees.

Chicago Sun-Times

J.D. Vance’s plan to block confirmation of April Perry as U.S. attorney is politics at its worst

Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance plans to block the vote on Perry’s nomination to be U.S. attorney based in Chicago, as well as holds on other Justice Department appointments, because he’s angry about investigations into Donald Trump.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ohio Republican senator will block confirmation vote for next U.S. attorney in Chicago

Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, best known as the author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” said he will put all Department of Justice nominees on hold because of his objection to Pentagon abortion policy.

Chicago Sun-Times

April Perry’s nomination to be Chicago’s top U.S. attorney is a historic first

Many former federal prosecutors who served in that office, including me, believe it was high time, if not long overdue, for a woman or minority to be nominated for the top post in the Northern District of Illinois, a former federal prosecutor writes.

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Biden will nominate April Perry to become Chicago’s first female U.S. Attorney

Biden’s nomination of Perry reflects an ongoing effort to diversify the ranks of the nation’s federal judges and prosecutors. But there have been calls for a female U.S. attorney in Chicago for years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney; first non-white male contenders

If either Sergio Acosta or April Perry are picked to be the next U.S. attorney based in Chicago, it will be the first time a non-white male has held the job.

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