Tell Congress to stop Trump’s illegal troop surge in Chicago!

President Trump’s latest move to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago is not about safety — it’s about control. By sending federal troops over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago’s elected leaders, Trump is undermining democracy and laying the groundwork for an authoritarian takeover of our cities.

Here’s the truth: violent crime in Chicago has been decreasing. Homicides are down, shootings are down, and communities are making real progress. Trump is ignoring the facts and using fear to justify an authoritarian takeover.

This is not the first time Trump has tried to send armed forces into cities that defy his agenda. Now he is targeting Chicago, claiming it is about restoring order, but in reality, it is about punishing a liberal stronghold and testing how far he can go in overriding local authority. Governor Pritzker has already condemned the deployment as illegal and dangerous, warning it could escalate tensions instead of easing them.

Experts agree: studies show that militarized policing does not reduce crime, but it does erode trust between communities and law enforcement. The American Civil Liberties Union has long warned that such deployments disproportionately target immigrants, communities of color, and protestors.

This is about more than Chicago. If Trump succeeds here, he will bring the same playbook to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and beyond. Every city could be next. We need action now — before it is too late.

Add your name to stop Trump’s illegal troop surge in Chicago.

Thanks,
Mary