California Dispatches 300 National Guard Members to Oregon in a Legal Battle
In a move that broadens the legal and political fight over federal deployments, California announced that 300 National Guard members would be en route to Oregon by order of President Donald Trump. The announcement comes after a judge blocked the administration’s plan to deploy federal troops to Portland, triggering a swift response from state leadership and escalating tensions between state and federal authorities.
What Triggered the Deployment?
The initial plan to deploy federal troops to Portland was met with sharp opposition from local officials, state leaders, and civil liberties advocates. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking the move, ruling that the administration had not satisfied required legal standards to justify such a deployment. In response, the White House indicated it would appeal the decision, arguing that federal authorities must have the ability to address what it calls violence and unrest in the city.
Governor Newsom’s Response and Legal Action
California Governor Gavin Newsom, speaking shortly after the order was issued, stated that sending California National Guard members to Oregon under a presidential directive
