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Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard Appears on The Block Club Chicago Podcast to Discuss Recent Ruling to Temporarily Block the use of the National Guard in Chicago

by | Oct 10, 2025 | Firm News

Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard appears on The Block Club Chicago podcast to discuss recent ruling to temporarily block the use of the National Guard in Chicago.

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the use of National Guard Troops in Chicago on October 9, 2025.

Michael Leonard joins The Block Club Chicago podcast to go through the case that appeared before Judge April Perry on Thursday. Judge Perry granted the state of Illinois’ request for a TRO (temporary restraining order) and Michael Leonard explains details of the ruling and why she may have come to that decision.

Listen here.

Tim Phillips

Leonard Trial Lawyers

October 10, 2025