Summary
California and Oregon have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland. They are seeking a court order to prevent these troops from being sent from California to Oregon, arguing against the federal decision.
Key Facts
- California and Oregon are filing a lawsuit to stop National Guard deployments to Portland.
- The lawsuit was amended after California Governor Gavin Newsom learned of the deployment plans.
- A federal judge had previously issued an order to temporarily block these deployments.
- 100 service members from the California National Guard have already been sent to Oregon.
- An additional 100 members are preparing to go, according to Oregon's attorney general.
- The deployment is said to assist federal agencies like ICE and enforce federal laws.
- President Trump directed the reassignment of these National Guard members.
- The defendants in the lawsuit include the White House, Department of Homeland Security, Defense Secretary, and Homeland Security Secretary.
