Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment In Illinois

Topline

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guardsmen in Chicago was temporarily blocked Thursday, according to multiple outlets, with a district judge finding “no credible evidence” of a rebellion taking place in Illinois.

Key Facts

District Court Judge April Perry blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois for 14 days, granting the state’s emergency motion against Trump.

Perry said evidence presented in court showed the National Guard’s deployment may lead to “civil unrest” and will “only add fuel to the fire,” according to CNN.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/10/09/judge-blocks-trumps-chicago-national-guard-deployment-for-two-weeks/