Department of War Security for the Protection of Federal Personnel and Property in Illinois

Department of War Security for the Protection of Federal Personnel and Property in IllinoisPurpose: 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.