In a recent ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb declared the Pentagon’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., illegal, asserting the military exceeded its authority by engaging in non-military crime deterrence without the city’s permission. The judge determined former President Trump, who ordered the deployment citing misrepresented crime statistics, lacked the power to federalize law enforcement within the city. Cobb’s ruling, which is stayed until December 11, could significantly impact Trump’s plans to leverage the National Guard for immigration enforcement in other cities.
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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to end the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., citing the president’s illegal intrusion on local law enforcement authority. The court found that while the president can protect federal assets, he cannot unilaterally deploy the D.C. National Guard for crime control. The judge has put the order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal. This decision follows a lawsuit from D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb and other court challenges regarding similar deployments in other cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon.
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U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut issued a permanent injunction blocking President Trump from deploying the National Guard to Portland. The decision, the fourth time Immergut has blocked the deployment, comes after a trial where the city and states argued the federal government exceeded its authority, despite acknowledging some violence during protests. Immergut concluded the President lacked a lawful basis for federalizing the Guard, noting that the protests had become predominately peaceful. The court also addressed the Trump administration’s misrepresentation of the number of federal officers deployed.
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**Judge permanently blocks deployment of National Guard to Portland, saying Trump exceeded his authority**
The news that a judge permanently blocked the deployment of the National Guard to Portland is a welcome development, a clear indication that a branch of government is actively scrutinizing and attempting to curtail the overreach of presidential power. This ruling, specifically citing that Trump exceeded his authority, is important and serves as a critical check and balance. The judge’s decision, based on the fact that Trump’s deployment was “untethered from the facts” and reality, should ideally be straightforward, and the fact that it is even a victory to be celebrated points to the erosion of basic legal principles in these times.… Continue reading
In a recent ruling, a federal judge issued a permanent injunction against President Trump, preventing the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon. The judge determined the president exceeded his authority in federalizing the Guard, as the criteria for doing so, namely a danger of rebellion and obstruction of federal law enforcement, were not met. The ruling found Trump’s actions violated federal law and the 10th Amendment. The court’s decision, however, does not preclude future deployments if conditions warrant it, and the government is expected to appeal the decision.
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In a legal defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge ruled that the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, was unlawful. The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, permanently blocks the use of military force to quell protests, rejecting the administration’s claim of a rebellion justifying the troops. This decision, which followed an earlier interim order, comes after the city of Portland and the Oregon Attorney General’s Office sued, arguing the administration exaggerated violence to justify the deployment. The Justice Department is likely to appeal the ruling, potentially leading the case to the Supreme Court.
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A federal judge in Oregon has issued a permanent injunction preventing the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland to address protests against immigration policies. The judge, appointed during Trump’s term, ruled that the deployment was unjustified because there was no rebellion or inability to execute federal laws. Oregon officials and the California Attorney General celebrated the decision, calling Trump’s actions an abuse of power and a win for the rule of law. The Justice Department, however, immediately appealed the ruling, arguing the deployment was necessary to address violence and protect federal personnel and property, and the case remains ongoing.
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Canyon Anthony Amarys, a Kansas National Guard member, has been arrested and charged with attempting to violate the Export Control Reform Act. Allegedly, Amarys met with a suspected Russian intelligence agent and agreed to photograph a Fort Riley military installation and obtain a helicopter radio for the Russian military. As part of this agreement, Amarys purchased the radio in March 2025 and traveled to Kansas to send it to Romania. These actions violated U.S. export laws.
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In response to President Trump’s order to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago to quell protests, Illinois National Guard Captain Dylan Blaha and Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek have stated they will defy the order. They believe the deployment is unjust, particularly given the focus on immigration enforcement and the impact on the community. Both cite concerns about the legality of the order and the potential for it to target innocent civilians. Refusal to comply could result in court-martial, imprisonment, or a felony-level discharge.
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As part of an ongoing initiative, the Pentagon has directed thousands of National Guard personnel to undergo civil unrest mission training in the coming months. This training signals a potential shift, suggesting the Trump administration may be moving toward deploying uniformed military forces in urban areas, a practice previously reserved for extreme emergencies. This decision follows a period of heightened tensions and public demonstrations across the country. The increased focus on civil unrest training indicates a growing concern within the government about potential social instability.
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ICE Claims to Lose Evidence Day After Lawsuit Filed
In a recent ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb declared the Pentagon’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., illegal, asserting the military exceeded its authority by engaging in non-military crime deterrence without the city’s permission. The judge determined former President Trump, who ordered the deployment citing misrepresented crime statistics, lacked the power to federalize law enforcement within the city. Cobb’s ruling, which is stayed until December 11, could significantly impact Trump’s plans to leverage the National Guard for immigration enforcement in other cities.
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Judge Orders Trump Administration to End DC National Guard Deployment Amidst Mounting Frustration
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to end the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., citing the president’s illegal intrusion on local law enforcement authority. The court found that while the president can protect federal assets, he cannot unilaterally deploy the D.C. National Guard for crime control. The judge has put the order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal. This decision follows a lawsuit from D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb and other court challenges regarding similar deployments in other cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland (Again)
U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut issued a permanent injunction blocking President Trump from deploying the National Guard to Portland. The decision, the fourth time Immergut has blocked the deployment, comes after a trial where the city and states argued the federal government exceeded its authority, despite acknowledging some violence during protests. Immergut concluded the President lacked a lawful basis for federalizing the Guard, noting that the protests had become predominately peaceful. The court also addressed the Trump administration’s misrepresentation of the number of federal officers deployed.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland, Citing Overreach
**Judge permanently blocks deployment of National Guard to Portland, saying Trump exceeded his authority**
The news that a judge permanently blocked the deployment of the National Guard to Portland is a welcome development, a clear indication that a branch of government is actively scrutinizing and attempting to curtail the overreach of presidential power. This ruling, specifically citing that Trump exceeded his authority, is important and serves as a critical check and balance. The judge’s decision, based on the fact that Trump’s deployment was “untethered from the facts” and reality, should ideally be straightforward, and the fact that it is even a victory to be celebrated points to the erosion of basic legal principles in these times.… Continue reading
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard to Oregon
In a recent ruling, a federal judge issued a permanent injunction against President Trump, preventing the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon. The judge determined the president exceeded his authority in federalizing the Guard, as the criteria for doing so, namely a danger of rebellion and obstruction of federal law enforcement, were not met. The ruling found Trump’s actions violated federal law and the 10th Amendment. The court’s decision, however, does not preclude future deployments if conditions warrant it, and the government is expected to appeal the decision.
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Judge Rules U.S. President Illegally Deployed National Guard to Portland
In a legal defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge ruled that the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, was unlawful. The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, permanently blocks the use of military force to quell protests, rejecting the administration’s claim of a rebellion justifying the troops. This decision, which followed an earlier interim order, comes after the city of Portland and the Oregon Attorney General’s Office sued, arguing the administration exaggerated violence to justify the deployment. The Justice Department is likely to appeal the ruling, potentially leading the case to the Supreme Court.
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Judge Blocks Trump from Deploying National Guard to Portland
A federal judge in Oregon has issued a permanent injunction preventing the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland to address protests against immigration policies. The judge, appointed during Trump’s term, ruled that the deployment was unjustified because there was no rebellion or inability to execute federal laws. Oregon officials and the California Attorney General celebrated the decision, calling Trump’s actions an abuse of power and a win for the rule of law. The Justice Department, however, immediately appealed the ruling, arguing the deployment was necessary to address violence and protect federal personnel and property, and the case remains ongoing.
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KS National Guardsman Indicted for Allegedly Spying for Russia
Canyon Anthony Amarys, a Kansas National Guard member, has been arrested and charged with attempting to violate the Export Control Reform Act. Allegedly, Amarys met with a suspected Russian intelligence agent and agreed to photograph a Fort Riley military installation and obtain a helicopter radio for the Russian military. As part of this agreement, Amarys purchased the radio in March 2025 and traveled to Kansas to send it to Romania. These actions violated U.S. export laws.
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National Guard Members Say They Will Defy Chicago Deployment Order
In response to President Trump’s order to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago to quell protests, Illinois National Guard Captain Dylan Blaha and Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek have stated they will defy the order. They believe the deployment is unjust, particularly given the focus on immigration enforcement and the impact on the community. Both cite concerns about the legality of the order and the potential for it to target innocent civilians. Refusal to comply could result in court-martial, imprisonment, or a felony-level discharge.
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Pentagon Readies Thousands of Guard Troops for US Civil Unrest Missions
As part of an ongoing initiative, the Pentagon has directed thousands of National Guard personnel to undergo civil unrest mission training in the coming months. This training signals a potential shift, suggesting the Trump administration may be moving toward deploying uniformed military forces in urban areas, a practice previously reserved for extreme emergencies. This decision follows a period of heightened tensions and public demonstrations across the country. The increased focus on civil unrest training indicates a growing concern within the government about potential social instability.
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