Federal Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployment to Portland

A federal judge has permanently blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, ruling that the administration lacked the legal authority for such action. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, appointed by Trump, issued a 106-page decision stating that the administration failed to demonstrate a rebellion or an inability to enforce federal law with existing resources, conditions required under the Insurrection Act.

The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by the State of Oregon and the City of Portland, which argued that the federal deployment was unnecessary and violated state sovereignty. Judge Immergut noted that the protests near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland were predominantly peaceful, with only isolated incidents of violence that did not justify military intervention.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield praised the decision, stating it was "a huge victory for Oregon." Conversely, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson defended the administration's actions, asserting that President Trump exercised his lawful authority to protect federal officers and assets, and expressed confidence in being vindicated by a higher court.

This ruling is part of a broader legal challenge against the federal government's deployment of military forces in U.S. cities, with similar cases pending in other jurisdictions. The Trump administration is expected to appeal the decision.