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Organizers said the message behind the NO KINGS theme was a rejection of political corruption and unchecked power. #protest

President Donald Trump’s Oct. 4 order to federalize, or take control of, 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, along with the deployment of 200 Texas guardsmen and another 16 troops from California, has been blocked since last week. #trump

“No Kings is about defending the ideals we fought for. This country doesn’t belong to dictators. It belongs to the people,” said Barbara Parker, DuPage Township Clerk. #protest

Coalition members accused ICE and federal agents of targeting immigrants without criminal histories, detaining families, and using force against demonstrators and journalists. #deployment

Preston, who is running to succeed longtime Rep. Robin Kelly, argued that the military’s role should never extend to city streets outside of extraordinary circumstances. #military

The officials said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have repeatedly escalated their response to protesters, deploying tear gas, pepper rounds, and rubber bullets, and in some cases pointing firearms at demonstrators and members of the press. #broadview

Routh faces multiple federal charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. #assassination

Trump said 11 people were murdered, 28 were shot and a hundred were shot at in Chicago the previous weekend. #crimes

“The Trump administration’s harmful policies will leave more Americans uninsured, which increases costs for everyone. Extending enhanced premium tax credits is a simple way to provide some relief for consumers.” #insurance

The Gun Violence Prevention PAC (G-PAC) of Illinois joined with GIFFORDS, Brady, and March For Our Lives on Thursday to demand federal action on gun safety, including reversing Trump-era rollbacks and restoring funding for community-based programs. #guns