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Another court fight brews as Trump sends California National Guard troops to Oregon

Another court fight brews as Trump sends California National Guard troops to Oregon

Summary

President Donald Trump sent California National Guard troops to Oregon, which led to California Governor Gavin Newsom planning a legal challenge. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stated that there was no formal communication about the deployment, and a judge temporarily blocked the troop deployment.

Key Facts

  • President Trump sent National Guard troops from California to Oregon.
  • California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, intends to challenge this move in court.
  • Oregon's Governor, Tina Kotek, noted a lack of formal communication from the federal government regarding the deployment.
  • 101 California National Guard members arrived in Oregon by plane, with more expected.
  • A judge temporarily prevented the Trump administration from deploying additional troops to Portland.
  • President Trump expressed frustration over the court ruling that blocked the troop deployment.
  • The deployment relates to protests near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland.

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