A federal judge has temporarily halted former President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, in response to ongoing protests. The ruling marks a significant setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to expand federal involvement in local law enforcement during periods of unrest.
The decision came after Oregon state officials and civil rights groups filed lawsuits challenging the legality of the deployment. They argued that sending federal troops without the state’s consent would violate constitutional principles of federalism and could escalate tensions on the ground.
According to CBS News White House correspondent Olivia Rinaldi, the judge’s temporary order prevents any National Guard forces from being sent to Oregon until further hearings are held. The court emphasized the need to review whether the federal government overstepped its authority by attempting to use military force in domestic matters traditionally handled by state authorities.
The Trump administration had justified the planned deployment as necessary to restore order amid weeks of protests in Portland. The demonstrations, initially sparked by concerns over racial injustice and police brutality, had at times turned violent, with property damage and clashes between protesters and law enforcement. Federal officials argued that local authorities had failed to contain the unrest, making outside intervention essential.
Oregon leaders, including the governor and Portland’s mayor, strongly opposed the move, calling it an unnecessary and dangerous overreach. They said the presence of federal forces during earlier demonstrations had already inflamed tensions, leading to more confrontations and public outrage.
Legal experts say the ruling highlights the limits of presidential power to use the National Guard in domestic situations without state approval. The temporary injunction allows time for a more thorough examination of the constitutional issues at stake, particularly regarding the balance between state sovereignty and federal authority.
Further hearings are expected in the coming days to determine whether the injunction will become permanent. Until then, the deployment remains on hold, marking a pause in one of the most contentious legal battles over federal intervention in local protests during Trump’s presidency.
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