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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s National Guard Plans for Portland Amid Tensions
A federal judge in Oregon has blocked President Donald Trumps plans to deploy the National Guard in Portland, reflecting ongoing tensions in the governments response to protests in Democratic-led cities.
- On October 15, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut extended an injunction preventing the deployment of the National Guard (United States) to police Portland, Oregon.
- This ruling comes as the Trump administration awaits a decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concerning its military deployment strategy.
- The decision highlights the judicial pushback against President Donald Trumps efforts to send military forces into cities experiencing civil unrest, particularly those led by Democratic mayors.
Why It Matters
This ruling underscores the legal challenges facing the Trump administrations approach to civil unrest and military involvement in domestic policing, raising questions about federal authority and local governance in times of crisis.