Trump considers invoking Insurrection Act to deploy troops in U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly "seriously considering" invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops within the United States to enforce the law. This consideration follows Trump"s statements regarding the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor Jay Robert Pritzker for allegedly interfering with the activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

As previously reported, discussions among Trump administration officials regarding the invocation of the Insurrection Act have been ongoing. The potential deployment of troops marks a significant escalation in the federal government"s response to local governance issues.

This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between federal and state authorities, particularly in relation to immigration enforcement. Further developments are expected as the administration weighs its options.

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