Potential National Guard Deployment Troubles Chicago

Greetings on this tranquil Sunday, the 7th of September, 2025, recognized broadly as National Salami Day. One can’t help but notice the enduring placard still affixed to Katz’s Deli’s window in NYC, a relic from the World War II era. Concurrently, it’s an occasion to remember Grandma Moses, as this day marks her birth in 1860 – she went on to live an inspiring 101 years. It is also an occasion to observe National Acorn Squash Day, as well as a special day for beer enthusiasts – National Beer Lover’s Day.

The questioning presses on whether Chicago will witness a National Guard deployment, given President Trump’s stated reaction to the city’s heightened crime rates. He makes such assertions despite the fact that crime rates have reported a downturn in the previous year.

In light of recent concerns, President Trump issued a stern warning to Chicago on the previous Saturday. His threat delineates the prospective deportation of suspected unverified immigrants. Such preemptive action has reverberated through the city, creating unease in Chicago, as well as Baltimore and New Orleans.

Notably, on Friday, President Trump exercised his executive authority to rename the Defense Department, opting for what he believed was an improved title – the Department of War. This change, he argues, is more suitable and reflective of its function.

Earlier, President Trump had referred explicitly to places like Chicago, Baltimore, and New Orleans. In his perspective, crime rates in these cities had escalated to significant extents, requiring the intervention of troops for containment, despite recorded data proving contrary to his assertions, where crimes in these cities have seen a decrease.

The arrival of the National Guard isn’t novel, as they were deployed in Los Angeles recently in June, followed by Washington, D.C. in August.

Despite the looming threat, Chicago has continued to maintain its daily schedule, refusing disruptions to various weekend events. However, given the current circumstances, the organizers are cautiously reviewing the progressing situation.

Though with current events, the Mexican Independence Day celebration slated for September 16, was shifted to November due to apprehensions regarding immigration raids and the National Guard’s continued role in the city, as reported by Fox 32 Chicago.

There’s a growing understanding that the predominant intention behind these actions isn’t the combatting of crime, but rather the hunt for unverified immigrants, in a city such as Chicago where they form a considerable population.

There is anticipation surrounding the potential repercussions of these events, like political declarations from traditionally neutral universities, and we wait to see the unfolding of such consequences.

The acute need for a sustainable and pragmatic immigration policy in Congress is apparent. The vested interests of Democrats could lead to the swaying of previously uncommitted voters, which could impact forthcoming elections.

In recent news, Florida has implemented a strict prohibition on mandatory vaccinations for schoolchildren. An action that sternly clamps down on health and safety regulations that may, in return, trigger undesirable outbreaks of diseases, like measles or polio. The impact that this new regulation in Florida could have on the laws of other states is a development worth observing.

At a personal level, the story of an Egyptian Jewish girl who was born on this day in 1927 in Auschwitz, serves to remind us of the horrendous atrocities of the past. Had she not been the victim of such a grave crime, she would have been celebrating her 98th birthday today.