Ninth Circuit Clears Way for Trump to Deploy National Guard in Portland

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has allowed Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard (United States) in Portland, Oregon, despite local resistance from officials.

• Donald Trump received a 2-1 ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, enabling potential deployment of the National Guard (United States) in Portland, Oregon.
• The courts decision lifts a previous order that blocked troop deployment, despite Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Portland, Oregon Mayor Keith Wilsons claims that troops are unnecessary.
• Legal commentator Stephen Miller characterized the earlier judges order against the National Guard (United States) in Portland, Oregon as a form of legal insurrection, reflecting political tensions.