Governor Challenges Federal Decision
Governor Gavin Newsom said Sunday that 300 members of California’s National Guard are being sent to Oregon under orders from President Trump. Newsom criticized the move as unconstitutional and pledged to pursue legal action to block the deployment. He claimed the administration was attempting to circumvent a court’s restriction on using Oregon’s own Guard.
Court Blocks Oregon Troops
The deployment comes after U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order preventing the federal government from sending 200 Oregon Guard soldiers to Portland. The ruling, set to remain in effect through at least October 18, cited potential constitutional violations related to deploying military forces for domestic law enforcement.
Troop Arrivals Reported, Federal Silence
Oregon officials confirmed that more than 100 California Guard members arrived late Saturday evening, with additional personnel expected. The Pentagon has not publicly acknowledged the deployment, and local authorities said they received no formal notice. The unfolding situation highlights growing tensions between state leaders and the federal government over the president’s authority to mobilize Guard forces across state lines.
