Federal Judge Extends Block on National Guard Deployment to Portland

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has extended the prohibition on deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, until November 7 at 5 p.m. This decision follows a temporary restraining order that was set to expire on Sunday. Judge Immergut stated she requires more time to thoroughly review the extensive evidence presented during the recent three-day trial, which concluded on Friday. The trial addressed the legality of the Trump administration's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Portland amid ongoing protests. In her 16-page order, Judge Immergut noted the absence of credible evidence indicating that protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building had escalated beyond isolated incidents of violence resulting in no serious injuries to federal personnel. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield commented on the ruling, stating, "From the beginning, this case has been about making sure the facts—not the President’s political whims—guide how the law is applied."