President Trump's National Guard Overreach Has Come To A Pause: Joliet Senator Ventura Proclaims

JOLIET – On Friday morning, State Senator Rachel Ventura released the following statement after a court ruling temporarily blocked National Guard operations in Illinois:

"Justice has prevailed and the president’s overreach has come to a pause thanks to a temporary restraining order. Checks and balances exist not only within our institutions, but also through civic engagement and collective action. This decision serves as a reminder that the strength of our democracy lies in the power of the people to stand up and make their voices heard. I want to thank all the residents who spoke out and stood firm against this unnecessary deployment. Your courage and advocacy have reinforced the principles that safeguard our democracy."

Earlier this week, Ventura released the following statement regarding the deployment of the National Guard:

“The deployment of troops from other states is not only shameful and unnecessary — it’s a blatant abuse of power. Illinois has a long and proud history of protecting its people and welcoming those whose rights have been threatened elsewhere, and we won’t allow our communities to be targeted simply because the president doesn’t agree with these values.

“Deploying the National Guard raises serious constitutional concerns about due process. When shortcuts are taken around these constitutional safeguards, those expanded powers rarely stay limited to their original targets. Protecting due process is about ensuring government power remains checked and that everyone retains their constitutional rights.

“Today, I’m calling on our community to rise above those who seek to divide us. Instead of turning to the shameful tactics of violence, we find our strength in one another. We must show up and demonstrate peacefully in the face of this overreach. It is our shared humanity — not hatred — that binds us together.”