DOJ looking to settle lawsuit over National Guard troops in Chicago area

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Department of Justice is apparently looking to settle a lawsuit, over National Guard troops in Chicago.

The city and state of Illinois are suing the Trump administration over the National Guard deployment.

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The suit claims the administration did not give a lawful explanation, as to why the Guard is needed in the Chicago area.

During a hearing Wednesday, DOJ lawyers asked the judge to pause the court proceeding, so terms of a settlement can be negotiated.

The judge ordered both sides to appear in court again at the end of the month.

On Monday, Chicago and the state of Illinois filed a separate lawsuit in an effort to limit immigration agents' authority in the state.