Stop Trump’s Authoritarian Troop Surge in Chicago

Trump’s troop deployment is not about safety — it’s about power. By overriding Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago’s elected leaders, he is testing how far he can go in dismantling local democracy.

Militarized policing does not reduce crime. Studies show it only deepens mistrust and escalates violence. In Chicago, communities of color and immigrants have already faced raids and crackdowns under Trump’s watch. Now he is bringing troops back under a new pretext, threatening civil rights and community safety.

Governor Pritzker has condemned this deployment as illegal and dangerous, warning that it risks making the situation worse. If Trump succeeds here, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and every other city could be next.

We need action now. Congress, Governor Pritzker, and the Chicago City Council must resist this unconstitutional power grab and demand the immediate withdrawal of National Guard troops. Public pressure works — when leaders see millions demanding accountability, they cannot ignore us.

Sign today to defend our cities, our rights, and our democracy.