Illinois responds to Trump admin. appeal to SCOTUS to allow Nat. Guard deployment in Chicago area

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The state of Illinois responded on Monday to the Trump administration's emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to allow National Guard troops to take to Chicago-area streets.

That appeal seeks to overturn a judge's temporary restraining order that blocks the Guard's deployment.

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Monday's response includes several arguments for why the request for a stay should be denied.

The state says there is no rebellion or danger of rebellion in Illinois, and therefore, no legal justification for using troops.

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