Trump deploys troops to Portland despite court order
Deployment of California National Guard to Oregon Sparks Political Tensions The Pentagon has announced that members of the California National Guard will be deployed to Oregon, a move that comes just a day after a federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s plan to send Oregon National Guard troops to Portland. This development has led to strong opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has vowed to challenge the deployment. According to a statement from the Pentagon, the 200 National Guard members from Los Angeles are being sent to Portland to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal personnel in their official duties, including enforcing federal law and protecting federal property. The decision follows recent nightly protests at the ICE building in Portland, which local and state authorities have described as "small and sedate." However, Trump has characterized the city as "war-ravaged," creating a stark...