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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 1d

The war of words between President Donald Trump and Gov. JB Pritzker escalated dramatically this week as Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois. https://loom.ly/_J0xM9o

As Trump says Pritzker ‘should be in jail,’ Illinois’ governor taunts: ‘Come and get me’

Article Summary President Donald Trump posted to social media Wednesday that Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson “should

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 3d

Inject it into my veins.

a man in a suit and tie with glasses says yes

ALT: a man in a suit and tie with glasses says yes

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Caroline Kubzansky @ckubzansky.bsky.social · 3d

Standing room only for the Broadview, IL village board meeting this evening. Like it’s 2022 again — follow along, yes?

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 3d

A federal judge declined to issue a restraining order against sending troops to Illinois, but she gave the U.S.DOJ 2 days to respond to request. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social report. https://loom.ly/9GnMeYA

Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now

Article Summary Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago.

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 3d

“Soon” is today! Thrilled to share that I’ve joined the @capitolnewsil.bsky.social team. Grateful to work alongside such a talented group of reporters and editors — all of whom I count as friends. Exciting things to come.

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 3d

Illinois and Chicago are suing the federal government for what JB Pritzker described as an “invasion” of the state and city. @benszalinski.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social, and Hannah Meisel report. https://loom.ly/MI6oEvM

Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago

Article Summary Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago.

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Peter Nickeas @peternickeas.bsky.social · 5d

Chaos in Brighton Park. This is representative of the amount / direction of pepper and smoke sent into the neighborhood, in this case, for no reason I can discern other than because they were leaving. Feds had a clear path out in a different direction, and residents were vocal but not violent here.

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Caroline Kubzansky @ckubzansky.bsky.social · 5d

Kedzie and Pershing. 3 p.m. Feds v. Protesting civilians

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 6d

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 6d

Special thanks to @chriscoates.bsky.social for taking a chance on me, to @allisonapetty.bsky.social for being the kindest, most patient, and most thoughtful editor a reporter could ask for, and to Scott Perry for being the best sounding board — and for wearing his love of Decatur on his sleeve.

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 6d

Friday news dump: today was my last day at Lee Enterprises. More soon on what’s next for me, so stay tuned! For now, I’m just feeling incredibly grateful for the experiences I’ve had and the talented colleagues I’ve been lucky to work with over the past five years.

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

It's illegal under most circumstances for a president to deploy federal troops on American soil for civilian law enforcement purposes, a constitutional law professor told me earlier this month. Why? The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. Background: pantagraph.com/news/state-r...

Illinois legal scholar: Trump's authority to deploy National Guard has limits

What circumstances allow a president to deploy National Guard troops for civilian law enforcement? Here's what one Illinois constitutional law professor says.

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

It's not clear whether the troops will be Illinois National Guard, another state's guard or regular army. But when President Trump invoked Title 10 in Los Angeles this summer and in Portland yesterday, California and Oregon National Guard troops, respectively, were federalized.

Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Moments ago, the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment of 100 military troops to Illinois, claiming a need for the protection of ICE personnel and facilities."

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

One observation on language: Gov. Pritzker has repeatedly used the term "Department of War" in this presser. President Trump signed an executive order earlier this month reviving use of the term in reference to the Department of Defense, which remains its official name.

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

@ilattygeneral.bsky.social Kwame Raoul has this message to Illinoisans regarding the deployment of federal officers to the Loop: "Don't take the bait. There is no emergency in Chicago. Don't help him create one."

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

Gov. Pritzker said that ICE and Border Patrol activity in Chicago and Broadview was about "creating a pretext to send armed military troops into our communities" and "about consolidating power in Donald Trump's hands." More plainly, he labels it authoritarianism.

Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Moments ago, the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment of 100 military troops to Illinois, claiming a need for the protection of ICE personnel and facilities."

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Moments ago, the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment of 100 military troops to Illinois, claiming a need for the protection of ICE personnel and facilities."

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 12d

Everyone needs a hype person like CK in their corner.

Caroline Kubzansky @ckubzansky.bsky.social · 14d

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 16d

New: @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed an executive order this morning directing state agencies to identify up to 4% in FY26 appropriations to reserve, citing the impact of Trump Administration economic policies. Reports due to GOMB on 30 days. Doesn’t impact pension payments or K-12 funding.

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pritzker, continued: “And I’m sorry, I’m not going to provide him with evidence to support his desire to have the court rule in his favor. I’m just not going to do that.”

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · Sep 3

Gov. Pritzker put on his lawyer hat to answer this question from @tahmanbradley.bsky.social about why he won’t ask President Trump for civilian resources to address crime. “He’s going to end up in court. And that will be a fact that they will use in court— that the governor called to ask for help.”

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 2

President Trump, speaking at a news conference, said he was planning to send the National Guard to Chicago. Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois said the state was ready to fight the Trump administration’s plan in court. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...

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Dan Vock @danvock.bsky.social · Sep 2

As Trump repeats his idea that D.C. will be a "template" for federal takeovers of Chicago and other cities, it's worth looking at what life in D.C. has been like under that takeover. Check out my piece for the @chicagotribune.com on Sunday: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/31/t...

President Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C., offers insights on what could be in store for Chicago

As the prospect of President Trump sending a surge of federal forces to Chicago rises daily, the Washington occupation provides insights into what a Chicago incursion could entail.

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · Sep 2

Pritzker on raids during celebrations: "This is an aim of this government. They don't actually care if you're here and undocumented. They just care if your skin color is a little off of theirs, and that you're Latino. They're going to just target you without knowing anything."

Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · Sep 2

Pritzker says ICE agents in unmarked vehicles are planning to raid Chicago's Latino neighborhoods, adds that "we have reason to believe that (Trump advisor) Stephen Miller chose the month of September to come to Chicago because of celebrations around Mexican Independence Day."

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · Sep 2

Pritzker: "I refuse to pretend that any of this is normal... I refuse to fall into the pundit trap that demands we sacrifice vital constitutional rights if it's being done in the fake guise of fighting crime." #twill

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