A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump has blocked the president’s deployment of the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, asserting that the justification of civil unrest was unsubstantiated. Judge Karin Immergut stated the deployment risked violating the Constitution, citing that claims of violence targeting immigration authorities were false. The judge’s decision followed Trump’s announcement describing Portland as “war-ravaged” and ordering troops to protect ICE facilities. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek praised the ruling, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and the absence of an insurrection in Portland.
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, citing the president exceeding constitutional authority. The ruling comes amid the administration’s efforts to crack down on Democratic-led cities. The judge found that the incidents cited by the administration did not warrant the use of the National Guard. Similar efforts have also been attempted in Chicago, where the administration cited protests and unrest to justify the deployment of federal troops.
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Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump’s deployment of 200 National Guard members to Portland. The judge ruled that Trump exceeded his authority and violated the Tenth Amendment. The order, which expires October 18, was granted after Immergut found the administration’s claims of significant violence and unrest were unsupported by evidence. A hearing will be held to determine if the temporary order should be extended.
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A senior White House official, Anthony Salisbury, inadvertently revealed plans to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division to Portland via Signal messages. The Minnesota Star Tribune obtained images of the messages, which were sent to other high-ranking officials, including a senior adviser to the US defense secretary, discussing the potential deployment due to potential backlash of using the army. While the defense secretary initially preferred the National Guard, Trump’s administration ultimately deployed 200 members of the National Guard, contradicting initial reports. This incident adds to a pattern of intelligence leaks within the Trump administration, highlighting security concerns.
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A White House official inadvertently revealed plans to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division to Portland while using Signal in a public space. The official, a top deputy to Stephen Miller, discussed the deployment with other officials, including an advisor who stated that the deployment would likely generate significant headlines. Ultimately, the administration sent National Guard soldiers to Portland instead. This incident follows a previous breach of secure communication earlier in the year, adding to the scrutiny surrounding the administration’s communication practices.
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The President of the United States has declared a potential military intervention in Portland based on what he saw on Fox News and advice from his aides, despite lacking verified information about the current situation. Reports indicate that Trump was referencing outdated footage and claims, potentially leading to a misinformed decision to send in the National Guard. This alarming action stems from the President’s reliance on media coverage and possibly the influence of advisors like Stephen Miller, who are using the President’s detachment from reality to enact their agendas. This scenario, where the President is seemingly manipulated into actions based on misinformation, raises serious questions about the stability and future of the country.
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Oregon and the city of Portland have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt the deployment of National Guard troops, citing a lack of legal justification. The suit names several key figures and departments within the administration and seeks to declare the deployment unlawful, arguing it violates the 10th Amendment by overstepping state police powers. Despite claims of escalating violence and threats to federal assets by the administration, state officials like Governor Tina Kotek deny the existence of conditions necessitating military intervention, pointing to crime statistics that are comparable to the previous year, while also acknowledging an 8% increase in simple assaults. The lawsuit follows a similar ruling against the administration’s actions in Los Angeles, where a judge found that the Posse Comitatus Act was violated.
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In response to President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a federal lawsuit on Sunday seeking to block the move. The lawsuit, filed in the name of the State of Oregon and City of Portland, argues that the deployment infringes on state and local sovereignty and violates federal law. The state and city maintain that the use of troops is unwarranted, especially given the limited size of recent protests, and they believe that the troops will escalate tensions and disrupt local law enforcement’s ability to manage the situation. The state will be seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent troop arrival.
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President Trump indicated he may reconsider sending troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities, claiming they are “under attack.” In a Sunday interview, he mentioned conversations with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, who suggested the situation on the ground differs from his perception, and Mayor Keith Wilson, who stated no intervention is needed. Although Trump has described Portland as a hotbed of insurrection, officials in the state have indicated that they can handle public safety without military assistance. Despite these recent statements, the administration is still deciding.
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The City of Portland will issue a land use violation notice to the ICE facility in Southwest Portland, following an investigation into alleged detention policy violations. The investigation found that detainees were held beyond the permitted 12-hour limit or overnight on more than two dozen occasions, violating the conditions of the site’s land use approval, which was established in 2011. The city’s permitting bureau reviewed data released to the Deportation Data Project, which revealed that the facility violated the city’s land use rules. The facility now has 30 days to correct the violations or face potential fines and a possible reconsideration of its land use approval, a process that could ultimately lead to a hearing and potential appeal.
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