Federal Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployment to Portland
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A federal judge has permanently prohibited the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, citing a lack of evidence for widespread violence.
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has issued a permanent injunction preventing the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. In her ruling, Judge Immergut determined that the protests near the city's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility were predominantly peaceful, with only isolated incidents of low-level violence.
The judge found no credible evidence to support the administration's claims of a rebellion or significant law enforcement breakdown that would justify federal intervention. She noted that most altercations occurred between protesters and counter-protesters, rather than involving federal agents.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield welcomed the decision, stating it was "a huge victory" and emphasized that the courts are holding the administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
The Trump administration has indicated plans to appeal the ruling.
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