President Trump ordered about 500 National Guard soldiers to be sent to Chicago, Illinois, "to restore constitutional order." According to the National Guard headquarters, not only some members of the Illinois National Guard were deployed to Chicago, but also some Texas National Guard personnel were brought in by Trump. According to U.S. media reports, the National Guard will patrol the streets of Chicago and protect federal property for at least the next two months. Like Portland, Chicago has especially focused on protecting ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) personnel and offices, as they are facing increasing protests across the country.
The National Guard deployed to Chicago will be stationed in a mobile camp in the southwest suburb of Elwood, where military trailers have been deployed, the camp has been fenced off, and guards have been set up.
Chicago has long had the practice of placing undocumented immigrants in local hotels. These hotels are quite upscale, with room rates starting at $250 per night. The local mayor's office uses funds obtained from the federal treasury to pay for the accommodation costs. Undoubtedly, these hotels have become increasingly unsafe after undocumented immigrants move in. This practice has been strongly criticized by ICE and Trump. Therefore, ICE officials have launched anti-immigrant raids in Chicago, but these officials are often attacked, or their orders are ignored by undocumented immigrants. Trump is now taking strong measures to support ICE in deporting undocumented immigrants.
Of course, the real purpose of Trump's actions is to weaken the strength of the Democratic Party. So far, the cities where Trump has sent the National Guard are all cities within states controlled by the Democratic Party.
Original source: www.toutiao.com/article/1845506771694604/
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