All articles tagged with #trump deployment
Originally Published 3 months ago — by OregonLive.com
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
A federal judge in Portland is considering a temporary restraining order to block President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, with arguments highlighting conflicting views on the protest situation and the legality of the troop deployment, amid concerns it could escalate tensions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
The deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland, ordered by President Trump, is expected to cost at least $3.8 million and aims to protect federal facilities amid protests, with the mission details still being finalized and a court hearing potentially blocking the order.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A National Guard member was ticketed for running a red light after crashing into a civilian car during a deployment in Washington D.C., where Guard forces are deployed amid President Trump's anti-crime efforts. The incident involved a convoy of military vehicles, and the driver sustained minor injuries. The deployment has faced local opposition despite a decline in crime rates.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
A D.C. National Guard military vehicle collided with a civilian car, injuring the driver, amid increased military presence in the city following President Trump's declaration of a crime emergency and deployment of troops. The incident occurred in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, with the injured person taken to hospital with minor injuries, as tensions over militarization and security measures rise.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
The US military was deployed to Los Angeles during protests despite low threat levels, leading to a legal challenge from California that argues the deployment violated laws against military involvement in civil law enforcement. The trial examines whether the Trump administration's use of troops was lawful, with testimony indicating that military assistance was granted even when assessments showed minimal risk, raising concerns about the legality and appropriateness of the deployment.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Deadline
Arnold Schwarzenegger criticized media for depicting Los Angeles as a war zone amid ICE protests, emphasizing that only a small part of the city is affected and urging political leaders to address immigration reform. The article also covers reactions from California officials condemning federal actions and deploying troops to LA during protests.