California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to seek a court order to block President Trump's deployment of California National Guard troops to Oregon, calling it an abuse of power and illegal under court orders, amid ongoing legal disputes over federal military interventions in states.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
President Trump deployed 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to fight the move in court, following a federal judge's order blocking the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland amid protests. The situation involves concerns over federal overreach and the use of military force in civil protests.
About 100 California National Guard troops have arrived in Oregon after a judge temporarily blocked the deployment of federal troops to Portland, with Oregon's governor criticizing the move and the White House defending it amid ongoing protests and legal disputes.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to sue the Trump administration after President Trump deployed 300 California National Guard troops to Portland without Oregon's approval, criticizing it as an abuse of power and a violation of the rule of law.
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