Summary
President Donald Trump won a court case that allows him to send 200 National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, amid protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The case highlights debates about the president's power and the balance between federal and state control. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Trump's decision, but one judge disagreed.
Key Facts
- President Trump was allowed by a court to send 200 National Guard troops to Portland.
- The protests in Portland were against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
- The decision was made by two judges in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with one judge disagreeing.
- The ruling sparked discussions about presidential power and state versus federal authority.
- The court's majority opinion found the decision within a "range of honest judgment."
- Judge Susan Graber dissented, saying Congress did not authorize using the Guard for controlling protests.
- Judge Graber argued this erodes constitutional principles like state control over militias and the right to assemble.
- The case is part of ongoing legal battles about military intervention in domestic affairs.
