Trump Sends National Guard to Portland After Court Block
The Trump administration deployed California National Guard troops to Portland after a federal judge blocked their original plan to use Oregon forces. Governor Kotek called the move an attempt to bypass the court ruling. The administration claims it needs troops to protect federal facilities from alleged attacks.
The Trump administration has deployed California National Guard troops to Portland. This move comes just one day after a federal judge blocked the administration's plan to use Oregon National Guard forces.
Governor Tina Kotek confirmed over 100 soldiers from California arrived in the city. She stated this action appears designed to bypass yesterday's court ruling.
At the end of September, the Trump administration decided to deploy Oregon National Guard troops. They claimed this would protect what they called "war-torn Portland."
Donald Trump asserted that ICE immigration facilities were under attack from Antifa and domestic terrorists. Multiple American media outlets reported these claims.
On Saturday, a federal judge temporarily halted the administration's original plan. Judge Karin Immergut stated Trump's claims about unrest in the city completely lacked factual basis.
The administration has appealed the court's decision, but the judge's ruling currently stands. Now they have chosen to use soldiers stationed in California instead.
This represents a clear attempt to circumvent judicial oversight through administrative maneuvering. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between federal authority and local governance in Portland.