Summary
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the National Guard can be deployed to Portland, Oregon, overturning a prior block by a federal judge. President Trump and the federal government argue that the deployment is needed to protect a federal facility in the city amid ongoing protests. Local and state officials have disputed the federal government's depiction of the situation in Portland.
Key Facts
- The 9th Circuit Court removed a legal block on deploying the National Guard to Portland.
- The decision supports the Trump Administration's actions under a specific U.S. code giving the President power to federalize the National Guard.
- President Trump authorized National Guard deployments to several cities, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Chicago for safety reasons.
- In Illinois, a court has temporarily blocked similar National Guard deployment.
- Around 200 Oregon National Guard members were federalized by President Trump in late September.
- Local Portland officials dispute the federal characterization of the city's protests being dangerous.
- Federal forces argue their presence has been necessary to ensure safety at a federal facility.
- Portland and Oregon officials claim protests have been small and manageable by local police.
