Federal Move Sparks Lawsuit Threat
President Trump has directed 300 members of California’s National Guard to cross state lines into Oregon, according to Governor Gavin Newsom. The California leader sharply criticized the decision, calling it an assault on state sovereignty, and announced plans to challenge the order in court. Newsom argued that the president is attempting to use California’s forces to bypass legal limits imposed on the use of Oregon’s Guard.
Judge Halts Oregon Guard Deployment
Just a day earlier, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocked the federal government from activating 200 Oregon Guard troops in Portland. Her ruling temporarily restrains the administration from moving forward until at least October 18. The court held that the deployment raised serious constitutional concerns about the role of the military in domestic law enforcement.
Uncertainty Surrounds Troop Presence
While officials in Salem confirmed that more than 100 California Guard personnel landed in Oregon on Saturday evening, federal agencies have not provided public confirmation. Local leaders in Oregon said they were not formally notified by Washington and are still seeking clarity about the soldiers’ mission. The development underscores an intensifying struggle between state officials and the Trump administration over control of National Guard forces and the reach of presidential authority.
