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She said the same reasoning held for Sunday’s order, which came after the administration sent to Oregon 200 California National Guard troops that were under its command.

Guard troops normally serve under the command of state governors unless federalized for national emergencies.

Northern Command said the troops in Illinois will be tasked with protecting federal workers and property.

Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Barrett reported that the Sunday night rally drew a crowd to protest the potential troop deployment.

Arab governments were reluctant to send in troops and look like occupiers working for Israel and wanted a commitment to a Palestinian state before coming in.