Summary
President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, in late September 2025. This decision raised legal questions about the balance of power between federal and state governments. Oregon's state lawyers argue that this move interferes with their local authority.
Key Facts
- President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.
- The deployment took place in late September 2025.
- Oregon officials claimed this action interferes with the state's control over its own police powers.
- President Trump described Portland as a "war zone," prompting the call for National Guard help.
- Federal law allows the president to call up the Guard during national emergencies or when states can't keep order.
- The situation raises a long-standing debate over the limits of federal versus state authority.
- The 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution supports states' rights when powers are not given to the federal government.
