Trump Takes Control of Oregon National Guard, State Files Lawsuit
President Donald Trump authorized the Secretary of Defense to federalize 200 members of the Oregon National Guard for 60 days to protect federal property, citing potential protests. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Attorney General Dan Rayfield condemned the move as an abuse of power, arguing that the President lacks the authority to federalize the guard under Title 10 of the United States Code, as no invasion or rebellion exists. The state swiftly filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order to block the deployment, as the situation in Portland is being managed by local police, and the state officials believe the federalization is unnecessary and unlawful. This action mirrors a similar situation in California, and Oregon officials express concerns over the lack of details about the deployment plans and the President’s view of the state’s condition.
John Q. Hosedrinker