The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit voted to reconsider a ruling that allowed Donald Trump to deploy National Guard (United States) troops in Portland, Oregon, maintaining a legal stalemate.
- On Tuesday, judges from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit voted to revisit a prior decision regarding Donald Trumps Oregon National Guard (United States) deployment plans.
- The appeals courts decision keeps 200 Oregon National Guard troops under federal control but prevents their deployment as legal disputes continue to unfold.
- The case will now be reviewed en banc, meaning it will be considered by a larger panel of judges from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Why It Matters
This legal reconsideration reflects ongoing tensions surrounding federal military control and state autonomy, particularly in Oregon, and highlights the implications of Donald Trumps policies on local governance and security.