375 unarmed guardsmen for traffic control? Big Deal

Pritzker says he has activated 375 Illinois National Guard soldiers 
National Guard ‘will not interfere with peaceful protestors exercising their First Amendment rights,’ Pritzker’s office says.
By Sun-Times staff Updated May 31, 2020, 11:46am CDT


Thousands protested in Chicago’s downtown area demanding justice for the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, Saturday, May 30, 2020. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

12 p.m.: Gov. Pritzker says he has activated 375 Illinois National Guard soldiers

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Sunday he had activated 375 Illinois National Guard soldiers for state active duty at the request of the city of Chicago.

“The Guard will carry out a limited mission to help manage street closures and will not interfere with peaceful protestors exercising their First Amendment rights,” a statement from Pritzker’s office read.

“This is an immensely challenging moment for our city, our state, and our country, one born from decades and centuries of systemic racism,” Pritzker said in a statement. “To those peacefully expressing the pain, fear, and rage of this moment, I hear you. Your voices matter. We must address the profound injustices in our society and bring about real and meaningful change.”

Pritzker is not thinking straight. This is not about peaceful protest. It's about removing Trump.