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Portland Federal Troop Deployment: Judge to Rule on Blocking Trump’s Order

Portland Federal Troop Deployment: Judge to Rule on Blocking Trump’s Order

Portland Federal Troop Deployment: Judge to Rule on Blocking Trump’s Order A federal judge in Portland is poised to deliver a critical ruling today on whether to halt President Trump’s controversial deployment of troops to the city. Lawyers for the state of Oregon and the city of Portland are urging the court to return control of the Oregon National Guard to the governor and prevent federal troops from protecting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building. U.S. District Judge…

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Portland Awaits Judge’s Swift Decision on Federal Troop Deployment

Portland Awaits Judge’s Swift Decision on Federal Troop Deployment

Portland Awaits Judge’s Swift Decision on Federal Troop Deployment U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut concluded a critical hearing Friday morning, promising a “very quick” decision that could dramatically alter the deployment of federalized Oregon National Guard soldiers to Portland. The City of Portland and the Oregon Department of Justice are seeking a temporary restraining order to block the mobilization of 200 troops, arguing it would cause “irreparable harm” and infringe on local sovereignty. The federal government, however, contends the…

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