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Case No. 25 CV 12174 (N.D. Ill.) (2025)
Federal case challenging President Trump's efforts to federalize the Illinois National Guard over Governor Pritzker's objection and deploy other state national guard troops into Chicago. Blocked at district court and on appeal, including by the U.S. Supreme Court on December 23, 2025, which denied the President's emergency deployment request. On December 31, 2025, Trump announced he was abandoning deployment efforts into Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland 'for now.'
Significance
Prevented federal troop deployment into Chicago; Judge April M. Perry
Case No. 25 CV 12173 (N.D. Ill.) (2025)
Federal case brought by media outlets, journalists, and protesters alleging federal immigration agents used unconstitutional tactics including excessive force and indiscriminate use of chemical agents against individuals engaged in peaceful protest at the Broadview ICE facility and elsewhere throughout Chicagoland. Judge Ellis issued a restraining order against various federal immigration agents' tactics and actions. While on appeal, plaintiffs dismissed the case.
Significance
Restraining order against federal agents' unconstitutional tactics; Judge Sara L. Ellis
Case No. 18 CV 3757 (N.D. Ill.) (2018)
Federal class action brought against DHS for allegations of unlawful warrantless arrests and traffic stops. A 2022 consent decree was entered preventing these actions. Recent litigation has focused on alleged violations of the consent decree.
Significance
Consent decree preventing unlawful arrests; Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings
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