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A US District Judge, Karin Immergut, has permanently blocked former President Donald Trump’s use of National Guard troops to quell protests against immigration authorities in Portland, Oregon. The ruling comes after the city of Portland and the Oregon Attorney General sued, arguing that the Trump administration was exaggerating violence to justify deploying troops under a law meant for rebellions. The judge rejected the administration’s claim that the protests constituted a rebellion and thus did not justify the military intervention. The ruling has been hailed as a victory for the rule of law by Oregon officials and the Mayor of Portland. The Trump administration is expected to appeal, potentially escalating the case to the Supreme Court.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Use of Military Force Against Portland Protests
Portland, OR – A federal judge has dealt a blow to former President Donald Trump’s authority, permanently blocking the use of National Guard troops to manage protests against immigration enforcement in Portland, Oregon.
US District Judge Karin Immergut ruled on Friday that Trump’s deployment of the military was unlawful, rejecting the administration’s claim that protesters posed a “rebellion” justifying federal intervention. The lawsuit was brought by the City of Portland and the Oregon Attorney General’s Office, who argued that the administration exaggerated isolated instances of violence to invoke emergency powers.
“This decision confirms that the President cannot send the Guard into Oregon without a legal basis for doing so,” said Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield in a statement. He lauded the ruling as a “huge victory” for the state and a reaffirmation of the rule of law.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson echoed the sentiment, stating that the decision “vindicates Portland’s position while reaffirming the rule of law that protects our community.”
The Department of Justice had argued that Portland was “war-ravaged” and that federal agents were overwhelmed by violent protestors. However, Judge Immergut sided with the plaintiffs, who contended that violence was rare and contained by local police.
The Trump administration is likely to appeal the ruling, which could ultimately bring the case before the US Supreme Court.
The ruling comes after a review of court records by Reuters, which found that dozens were charged with federal crimes stemming from the protests.
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