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However, for deployment within Illinois, the law requires gubernatorial approval. Governor J.B. Pritzker would need to consent for the Illinois National Guard to be activated. Duckworth pointed out that Governor Pritzker was not inclined to give such consent, which would have likely led to political and legal disputes. Consequently, the federal government (under President Trump at the time) sought assistance from other states with Republican governors, such as Texas, who agreed to send troops without Illinois's approval.
This maneuver underscores the complex interplay of state and federal authority and highlights how partisan politics can influence decisions related to national security and law enforcement within U.S. cities.