On Sunday, President Trump dispatched 300 troops from the California State Guard to Portland, defying federal directives. California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed to challenge this action in court.
Newsom criticized Trump, stating on X that, “After a federal court halted an attempt to federalize the Oregon National Guard, Donald Trump is sending in 300 California National Guard members to Oregon,” later adding that he viewed Trump’s actions as “non-American.” He noted, “They’re there now.”
This escalation comes on the heels of a federal judge in Oregon placing a temporary hold on the Trump administration’s plans, which included deploying 200 National Guard members to cities experiencing prolonged unrest.
U.S. District Judge Karin Imargat ruled that not only would active-duty troops not be deployed to secure Oregon, but she also deemed that a federal law prohibiting military involvement in local law enforcement applied in this case. She remarked that Trump’s orders didn’t align with the reality of the situation, asserting, “Overall, the protest was small and peaceful.”
The judge stated, “The president’s resolve was simply ignored by the facts.” The temporary restraining order that blocks Trump’s deployment orders is set to expire on October 18.
The White House has yet to comment on the situation.
This is an ongoing story. Further updates are expected.
