Department of War Security for the Protection of Federal Personnel and Property in Illinois
SUBJECT: Department of War Security for the Protection of Federal Personnel and Property in Illinois
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
SUBJECT: Department of War Security for the Protection of Federal Personnel and Property in Illinois
The situation in the State of Illinois, particularly in and around the city of Chicago, cannot continue. Federal facilities in Illinois, including those directly supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Protective Services (FPS), have come under coordinated assault by violent groups intent on obstructing Federal law enforcement activities. These groups have sought to impede the deportation and removal of criminal aliens through violent demonstrations, intimidation, and sabotage of Federal operations. These violent activities appear to be increasing, and the situation in the State of Illinois, particularly in and around the city of Chicago, cannot continue.
These activities are not occurring in isolation. Instead, these activities are similar to other ongoing efforts in multiple States and cities around the country to disrupt the faithful enforcement of Federal law. On June 7, 2025, I determined that similar activities warranted the mobilization of the National Guard. Likewise, at the end of September, I directed the Secretary of War to mobilize the National Guard due to ongoing violence and interference with Federal law enforcement in Oregon.