Feds blame activists for Portland troop deployment amid local police tensions
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The federal government deployed 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland to protect federal property amid protests and violence at the ICE building, which local authorities and courts are challenging, citing that protests have diminished and the situation is under control.
- Feds blame ‘cruel activists’ for need to deploy troops to Portland OregonLive.com
- ICE director says Portland facility faces violence with 'little help from local police' Fox News
- US DOJ responds to Oregon's attempt to halt troop deployment KATU
- Some Portlanders see a need for Trump's mobilization of the National Guard: 'Clean up the city' KGW
- Trump administration gave Oregon governor 12-hour deadline to mobilize troops, memo shows Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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