The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to a broader review of a lower court’s order that prevents President Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, overturning a previous decision by a three-judge panel, with no further details provided.
An appeals court temporarily allows President Trump to take command of Oregon National Guard troops but prevents immediate deployment, amid ongoing legal disputes over his authority to mobilize troops in response to protests in Portland.
The Trump administration received a legal victory allowing the deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland after a federal appeals court overturned a lower court's order, though one legal hurdle remains. The decision is part of broader tensions over federal troop deployments in Democrat-led cities, with ongoing legal challenges and political disputes across multiple states.
A judge extended her temporary restraining orders preventing President Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard members to Portland for another two weeks, pending a decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
An appeals court is considering whether to allow President Trump's deployment of the Oregon National Guard, with some judges appearing sympathetic to the administration's position, while others express concerns about the deployment being based on false premises and potentially normalizing military intervention in civilian affairs.
Oregon's top military leader, Brigadier General Alan Gronewold, made controversial comments about protecting protesters at an ICE facility, despite his troops being federalized and under U.S. Northern Command, with ongoing legal disputes over the federalization and deployment of Oregon National Guard troops. A court has temporarily halted President Trump's attempt to deploy these troops while legal appeals are considered.
An appellate court has temporarily blocked the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, ruling they can remain under federal control but cannot be deployed to the city, as they prepare to hear arguments on whether to grant a full stay.
A U.S. appeals court temporarily lifted a judge's order blocking President Trump from federalizing Oregon National Guard troops, but deployment remains on hold as legal proceedings continue, with the court preserving the status quo of federalization without deployment.
A federal appeals court has temporarily kept Oregon National Guard troops under federal control but prevented their deployment in Portland, amid ongoing legal battles over the use of troops in protests, with oral arguments scheduled to further clarify the situation.
Oregon Brigadier General Gronewold testified that National Guard troops would protect protesters during a potential federal deployment to Portland, but recent court rulings have paused the deployment, raising questions about the troops' role and authority amid political and legal debates.
Governor Tina Kotek ordered the Oregon National Guard to return home after a federal judge ruled that President Trump lacked the authority to deploy them, leading to the withdrawal of about 200 Oregon and 200 California National Guard members from their stations.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered the demobilization of approximately 200 Oregon National Guard troops stationed at Camp Rilea, citing concerns over an illegal mission and disruptions to soldiers' schedules, amid ongoing legal disputes over federal deployment of troops in Oregon.
The Trump administration's attempt to deploy the National Guard in Oregon led to a significant constitutional clash, with federal judges blocking the deployment and criticizing the administration's actions as circumventing legal orders. Additionally, notable legal developments include a judge recognizing a potential vindictive prosecution against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and other cases highlighting tensions between federal authorities and judicial oversight during the Trump era.
A federal judge in Oregon is expected to decide by Saturday whether to temporarily block President Trump's plan to deploy 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland's immigration enforcement facility, amid protests and legal debates.
At least 166 Oregon National Guard members have volunteered for a deployment ordered by President Trump to Portland, primarily to secure federal buildings amid ongoing protests. The deployment faces legal challenges from Oregon officials, and the timeline for mobilization is uncertain due to vetting and coordination issues. Local officials and police are unclear about the specifics of the Guard's role, emphasizing that the protests are calmer than images suggest and criticizing the narrative used to justify military intervention.