Department of War Security for the Protection of Federal Personnel and Property in Illinois
Update: 2025-10-08
Description
Department of War Security for the Protection of Federal Personnel and Property in Illinois
- Purpose: Directs federalization of at least 300 Illinois National Guard members to protect ICE, FPS, other federal personnel, and federal property in Illinois—especially around Chicago—amid violent interference with federal law enforcement.
- Legal basis: Cites authority under 10 U.S.C. § 12406; notes prior mobilizations (June and late September 2025) for similar unrest in other states.
- Mission scope:
- Rationale: States that regular federal forces are insufficient to ensure faithful execution of U.S. laws in the face of escalating attacks and sabotage targeting federal operations.
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