Appeals Court Allows Trump to Deploy Troops to Portland: Outrage and Calls to Action
US appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland, and the immediate reaction is, well, it’s pretty clear that people are not thrilled. The general sentiment seems to be a mixture of disbelief, anger, and a deep sense of betrayal. The fact that the US appeals court sided with the former president and essentially greenlit the deployment of troops to Portland – a move widely seen as politically motivated – has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The very idea of the military being deployed against American citizens is, for many, a stark violation of democratic principles.
The central issue appears to be the judicial deference granted to the president’s decision.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood