Judge Extends Block on National Guard Deployment to Oregon
A U.S. District Court judge has extended a block on the deployment of the National Guard to Oregon, preventing any troops under presidential authority from being stationed within the state until Friday, November 7 at 5 p.m. Judge Karin Immergut issued the short-term preliminary injunction late Sunday, continuing a temporary restraining order that was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. that same day.
The order comes after a three-day trial concluded Friday afternoon, during which Immergut stated she is “diligently reviewing all the evidence,” including hundreds of exhibits and additional arguments presented.
This legal battle stems from late September, when former President Trump announced via social media his intention to “provide all necessary Troops” to Portland, characterizing the city as ”War ravaged” and “under siege” by “domestic terrorists.”
While not a final decision, Immergut’s ruling suggests a leaning towards siding with Oregon, California, and the city of Portland, who argue the president’s deployment efforts are unlawful and infringe upon state sovereignty.
Testimony during the trial revealed differing perspectives on the severity of ongoing protests outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland’s South Waterfront neighborhood.Portland Police Bureau officials testified that protests had largely subsided after peaking in June. Federal law enforcement officials,however,stated they were outnumbered and required additional support.
In a 16-page order, Immergut found “no credible evidence” that protests near the ICE building “grew out of control or involved more then isolated and sporadic instances of violent conduct that resulted in no serious injuries to federal personnel” in the months leading up to the president’s attempt to take control of the Oregon National Guard.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield released a statement following the order, saying, “From the beginning, this case has been about making sure the facts-not the President’s political whims-guide how the law is applied.”
this is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
