Trump Administration Urges Oregon Judge to Drop Restraining Order on National Guard Deployment
A federal judge in Oregon has been urged by the Trump administration to drop a restraining order that blocks the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland, amid rising tensions and violent protests. The administration argues that the higher court's decision already allows President Donald Trump's use of the National Guard in Oregon, and that Immergut's orders are no longer necessary.
In a hearing on Friday, Immergut, who is a Trump appointee, said she would decide by Monday whether to toss out her restraining order. The administration claims that Portland is plagued with crime, violence, and threats to federal law enforcement, with Trump stating that the city "is burning down."
The deployment of National Guard troops has been a contentious issue in Oregon, with local Democratic leaders claiming that Trump's interpretation of his authority is misguided. A lawyer representing Oregon argued that Trump's attempt to deploy 200 National Guard soldiers was "grossly disproportionate" and had "no justification whatsoever."
A federal judge in Oregon has been urged by the Trump administration to drop a restraining order that blocks the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland, amid rising tensions and violent protests. The administration argues that the higher court's decision already allows President Donald Trump's use of the National Guard in Oregon, and that Immergut's orders are no longer necessary.
In a hearing on Friday, Immergut, who is a Trump appointee, said she would decide by Monday whether to toss out her restraining order. The administration claims that Portland is plagued with crime, violence, and threats to federal law enforcement, with Trump stating that the city "is burning down."
The deployment of National Guard troops has been a contentious issue in Oregon, with local Democratic leaders claiming that Trump's interpretation of his authority is misguided. A lawyer representing Oregon argued that Trump's attempt to deploy 200 National Guard soldiers was "grossly disproportionate" and had "no justification whatsoever."
I mean, the whole situation in Portland just seems like it's spiraling out of control 
. But at the same time, I think Trump has a point about safety concerns 
. I mean, those protests can get really violent and it's reasonable that he wants to protect his agents 
. On the other hand, Immergut is kinda right too 
- if the state government hasn't asked for help yet, what's the point of sending 200 soldiers? 
and not thinking about the consequences... or maybe he's just being a bold leader 
. Either way, I'm all for finding some sort of solution that works for everyone 
. But can't we just calm down and talk this out before things get worse? 
. We should be thinking about how we can foster understanding, not just throw more heat into a situation 
. Maybe it's time for some real dialogue and cooperation between local leaders and the National Guard 
- like, i get why trump wants the national guard out there but doesn't he think about how it's gonna affect pdx and its people? i mean, isn't that what we're trying to protect? 
i'm not sure who's right or wrong here but one thing's for sure - this situation needs some calm and reason 
. Can't we just try to find a middle ground? Maybe there's a way to address the concerns on both sides without resorting to restraining orders or deploying the National Guard 
I mean, I get that protests can get out of hand, but this seems like such a big step for the National Guard... 
It just feels so... divisive.