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Trump's National Guard Maneuvers: Oregon Court Block Leads to California Troop Deployment

October 5, 2025

In a bold escalation amid anti-ICE protests in Portland, President Trump has redirected 300 federalized California National Guard members to Oregon early Sunday, bypassing a federal court order blocking the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops. This move follows U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut's temporary restraining order on October 4, ruling that Trump's claims of "violent riots" at the Portland ICE facility were "untethered to facts" and violated state sovereignty.

Newsom's Fierce Backlash

California Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment as a "breathtaking abuse of the law and power," accusing Trump of weaponizing the military against citizens and ignoring the court. Newsom announced plans to sue the administration, stating the troops—previously in Los Angeles amid similar protests—are being sent without state consent. The White House has appealed the Oregon ruling to the Ninth Circuit, maintaining the need to protect federal assets from alleged "Antifa domestic terrorists."

Context of Portland Protests

Protests outside Portland's ICE facility, ongoing since June, have involved clashes with federal agents using tear gas and smoke grenades, but local officials describe them as small, contained, and manageable by Portland Police—contrasting Trump's portrayal of the city as "war-ravaged." This fits Trump's pattern of federal interventions in Democratic-led cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, sparking legal battles over executive authority and the Posse Comitatus Act.

Broader Implications

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield called the original ruling a "healthy check" on presidential power, while the cross-state troop shift raises fresh concerns about federal overreach and potential for escalated violence. Similar tensions persist in Chicago, where Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker opposes a 300-troop deployment.

The situation is developing rapidly. For more, see NYT Live Updates, ABC News, Gov. Newsom's Statement, and OPB.

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