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Protests continue in Portland following a Border Patrol shooting that injured two Venezuelan nationals, with community groups demanding an end to federal immigration enforcement actions and hospital collaborations with ICE, amid calls for peaceful demonstrations.
The top news stories of 2025 in the Pacific Northwest include Oregon's housing crisis, impacts of federal funding cuts on small schools, revelations about historic child abuse, large protests against government policies, and legal battles over National Guard deployments in Portland.
Videos submitted by the Oregon Department of Justice show what they describe as excessive use of force by federal officers against nonviolent protesters outside the Portland ICE facility, as part of a legal effort to block the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland.
A trial in Oregon is determining the legality of deploying the National Guard to Portland amid protests, revealing that troops were present after a court order not to be, and highlighting disagreements over protest severity and federal versus local law enforcement tactics. The judge is expected to rule soon, with potential appeals.
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.
Portland experienced a week of protests, clashes, and a notable naked bike ride, amid debates over deploying the National Guard to manage unrest related to immigration protests and broader demonstrations, with political tensions and public displays of activism shaping the city's recent events.
Protests outside Portland's ICE building continue amid legal debates over President Trump's potential deployment of National Guard troops, with the 9th Circuit Court weighing the issue and some federal tactics appearing less aggressive. Meanwhile, a unique wedding took place during the protests, highlighting the changing tone of demonstrations and local residents' frustration with how Portland is portrayed in the media.
In Portland, protesters are using humorous inflatable costumes to oppose federal actions and dispel the narrative of the city as a 'war zone,' while facing ongoing tensions with federal agents and court challenges.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticized federal officials, including Kristi Noem, for their aggressive and inaccurate approach to Portland protests and the potential deployment of federal troops, emphasizing local law enforcement's capability and condemning federal overreach and misinformation.
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.
A federal appeals court showed skepticism towards a temporary order blocking President Trump from deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland, questioning the legal basis and the president's authority in the context of ongoing protests and violence at the ICE facility. The court highlighted the broad powers of the president in law enforcement and the challenges in limiting such executive actions, with a decision pending.
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.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited an ICE facility in Portland amid ongoing protests and legal battles over federal troop deployment, meeting with local law enforcement and warning of increased federal presence if security measures are not improved, amidst tensions over federal intervention in Portland.