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2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors" (www.cbsnews.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/37963238

Two Illinois National Guard members told CBS News they would refuse to obey federal orders to deploy in Chicago as part of President Trump's controversial immigration enforcement mission — a rare act of open defiance from within the military ranks.

"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors," said Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek, a Latina guardswoman and state legislative candidate from Illinois's 13th District. "It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 5 points 2 months ago

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