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Trump sending the National Guard to Chicago isn't about crime

In recent decades, debates over gun violence have followed a predictable pattern. There's a mass shooting or a spike in crime (either perceived or real). Progressives push for stricter gun laws, while conservatives invoke the right to bear arms as a protection against government overreach.

Now, with President Donald Trump preparing to send the National Guard into American cities under the flimsy guise of fighting crime, that overreach is no longer theoretical. Americans of all stripes must resist this illegal and dangerous action.

As controversy continued to swirl around the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Trump said he was considering following suit in other cities, starting with Chicago. Reports quickly surfaced that Pentagon officials were developing a plan to deploy guardsmen — or possibly active-duty military — to Illinois.

This is a preview of Andrew Warren's latest column. Read the full column here.

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ZEESHAN ALEEM

Trump's lies about his approval ratings are more pernicious than they seem

Trump fabricates a popular mandate to justify his subversion of democracy. Read more.

STEVE BENEN

The problem(s) with Trump's radical new executive order on flag burning

In this country, a presidential executive order cannot override a Supreme Court ruling. On flag burning, Trump doesn't appear to care. Read more.

MADELEINE LIPPEY

The burning question at the heart of the Menendez brothers' disappointing parole denials

The Menendez brothers appeared in front of the parole board with attitudes and circumstances quite obviously favoring release. But that's not what happened. Read more.

FLA. STATE SEN. SHEVRIN JONES

Gov. DeSantis' reason for removing the Pulse shooting memorial is troubling on many levels

The memorial outside the nightclub was put in place as a vital testament to the strength, resilience and love of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Read more.

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THE WEEKNIGHT

Trump announces he's removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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ANA CABRERA REPORTS

Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in ICE custody, faces possible deportation to Uganda

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DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE

'We are watching and taking names': Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Trump's Chicago threats

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KATY TUR

Trump threatens to investigate Chris Christie days after FBI searched home of John Bolton

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