Governor JB Pritzker to Sign Executive Order Ensuring Accountability for Federal Deployment in Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker to Sign Executive Order Ensuring Accountability for Federal Deployment in Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker is set to sign an executive order related to federal deployment in Illinois. The details of the order have not been disclosed yet. The governor's office mentioned that the order aims to ensure accountability for the residents of Illinois during federal deployments. A federal judge has recently extended a temporary restraining order that prevents the deployment of the National Guard in the Chicago area. The initial restraining order was supposed to expire soon but will now remain in effect. Governor Pritzker is scheduled to sign the new executive order in Chicago at 9 a.m. on Thursday. This development comes as President Trump has pledged a federal "surge" in various American cities to address crime issues.