In brief
In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has issued a temporary order blocking the deployment of Oregon's National Guard, which was intended to protect federal properties amidst protests. The move comes following criticism from state officials regarding President Trump's characterization of Portland, which they deemed exaggerated.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued the order Saturday in a lawsuit brought by the state and city. The Defense Department had announced the placement of 200 members of Oregon’s National Guard under federal control for 60 days to protect federal property amid ongoing protests. This declaration followed Trump's comments referring to Portland as 'war-ravaged,' a characterization that officials from Oregon vehemently oppose. The protests, particularly around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, have seen only a small number of participants in recent weeks, raising further questions about the need for such measures.}