Summary
President Trump tried to use federal law to take control of state National Guard units in Oregon and Illinois for security reasons. A judge blocked this action in Oregon, saying it violated legal limits and state rights. The decision has led to legal battles over presidential power to use military forces inside the United States without state approval.
Key Facts
- President Trump attempted to federalize National Guard units in Oregon and Illinois.
- A U.S. District Judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, citing legal and constitutional violations.
- The blocked deployment relates to the federal law 10 U.S.C. § 12406 and the Tenth Amendment, which concern presidential authority and states' rights.
- The judge's decision came after a three-day court hearing.
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing an emergency stay, claiming Portland faces ongoing security issues.
- Oregon's Governor opposed the deployment, arguing it was unnecessary and violated state rights.
- The case is part of a larger national discussion about the limits of presidential power in using military forces domestically.
