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Illinois National Guard heads to DC to help with potential armed riots: ‘It’s surreal, but it’s also not unplanned for’ - Chicago Tribune
The 20th is going to be an interesting day ...................
An internal FBI memo issued this week also warned of possible armed protest in all 50 state capitals, though it’s unclear whether Gov. J.B. Pritzker will activate any troops to increase security in Springfield. The governor’s spokeswoman did not respond to a request for comment.
Those who are military police or have law enforcement experience will be armed and allowed to use legal force if necessary, including the 18 Illinois Air Guard members who deployed Thursday. As they boarded a C-130 Hercules aircraft bound for Washington, they all had long guns strapped across their chests and handguns holstered on their hips.
The 20th is going to be an interesting day ...................
