Judge Blocks Trumps National Guard Deployment in Portland for Second Consecutive Day
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s order to deploy California National Guard troops to Portland, just one day after issuing a similar ruling against the deployment of Oregon’s National Guard. The back-to-back rulings mark a significant setback for the administration’s efforts to use military force in response to ongoing tensions in the city.
The decision prevents federal authorities from bringing additional state National Guard units under federal control for operations in Portland. Legal experts suggest the rulings highlight judicial resistance to the administration’s attempt to expand executive powers in matters of domestic law enforcement.
The Trump administration has not yet announced its next legal step. Meanwhile, state leaders in both California and Oregon have voiced opposition to federalizing their troops, stressing the importance of maintaining state control over the Guard during periods of civil unrest.
