Abbott Greenlights Texas National Guard Deployment for Trump, Federal Judge Blocks Oregon Move
Abbott Greenlights Texas National Guard Deployment for Trump, Federal Judge Blocks Oregon Move Texas Governor Greg Abbott has authorized President Donald Trump to deploy members of the Texas National Guard to other states, including Illinois and Oregon, to protect federal officials. The move, announced Sunday, comes amidst escalating protests at ICE facilities in those states. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker swiftly condemned the planned deployments as ‘Trump’s invasion’ and urged Abbott to refuse coordination. However, Governor Abbott responded less than an…