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flag Trump keeps 300 Illinois Guard troops federally activated past 60 days without missions, sparking legal and financial backlash.

flag President Trump extended the federal activation of 300 Illinois National Guard troops beyond 60 days, keeping them under federal control at a training site in Marseilles despite no active missions. flag Governor J.B. Pritzker called the move unconstitutional and politicized, as the troops have not patrolled or protected federal assets. flag The federal government cited protection of federal personnel in Chicago, though a judge previously ruled a similar deployment in Los Angeles exceeded executive authority. flag The deployment, costing an estimated $12–19 million, has drawn criticism over its justification and expense, with lawmakers demanding accountability. flag The troops remain under federal command until at least late December.

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