Some National Guard troops to be withdrawn from Chicago and Portland, reports

Trump deployed troops to those cities last month, saying that they were needed to support domestic immigration enforcement personnel who were being confronted by activists and protesters.

The Pentagon and a spokesperson for Oregon’s governor did not immediately respond to requests for comments. A spokesperson for Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said the state had not heard from the federal government about a withdrawal of troops.

“In the coming days, the Department will be shifting and/or rightsizing our Title 10 footprint in Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago to ensure a constant, enduring, and long-term presence in each city,” the US Northern Command posted on X on Friday.

“Our troops in each city (and others) are trained and ready, and will be employed whenever needed to support law enforcement and keep our citizens safe.

“Trump, a Republican, has also deployed the National Guard to other Democratic-led cities, including Los Angeles, Memphis and Washington, DC.

The deployments were criticized by Democrats who filed lawsuits to block them, and the US Supreme Court is expected to decide whether Trump’s actions are lawful.