The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, a move that comes despite a recent federal court ruling challenging the president’s authority to do so.
The news emerged from a highly-charged hearing on Capitol Hill, where Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth directly challenged Defense Department officials on the administration’s legal basis for the extension.
Political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down the significance of this developing story for the city and the ongoing legal battle.
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