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Ninth Circuit Court Backs Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployment in Portland
Portland, OR – In a significant legal win for the Trump administration, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a stay on a lower court’s order, allowing the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland. The decision comes amidst a broader battle over presidential power and the federal government’s response to protests in several U.S. cities.
The three-judge panel ruled that the administration is likely to succeed in its appeal of the initial order blocking the deployment, even acknowledging that President Trump may have exaggerated the severity of the situation in Portland. Two Trump appointees sided with the administration, while a Clinton appointee dissented, arguing the decision erodes state control over militias and First Amendment rights.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated the ruling proves the lower court’s decision was incorrect and affirms President Trump’s lawful authority to protect federal assets and personnel.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield plans to file a petition for a rehearing with a larger panel of appellate judges. Rayfield criticized the decision as an “illegal deployment of troops under false pretenses”.
The ruling follows President Trump’s threats to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco and other “Democrat-run” cities he deems unsafe, citing the Insurrection Act as potential justification. These threats have sparked widespread backlash from local and state leaders, with some filing lawsuits against the administration.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump’s comments saying “San Francisco neither needs nor wants Trump’s personal army on our streets.”
Similar deployments in cities like Memphis and Chicago have also faced legal challenges and protests, with officials raising concerns about the constitutionality of the actions and the potential strain on military resources.
A group of senators, including those from Oregon, has requested an inquiry into the cumulative effects of these domestic deployments on military readiness, resources, and personnel.
The legal battles are ongoing, with the Trump administration appealing to the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago.
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