9th Circuit to Hear Trump Appeal on Federal Oregon National Guard Deployment

The Trump administration has deployed National Guard troops to multiple states, including Oregon and Illinois, leading to legal challenges from state authorities. In Oregon, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland, citing no legal justification for mobilization and emphasizing that local law enforcement can manage ongoing protests at the ICE facility. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments on whether to uphold this restraining order or allow the deployment to proceed, with a panel including two Trump-appointed judges and one appointed by President Clinton. Meanwhile, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the city of Chicago have sued to block the deployment of federalized National Guard troops, arguing the move was made against the state's will, with a federal judge scheduled to hear arguments on this matter as well. The Trump administration defends the deployments, citing rising violence against federal law enforcement and accusing state officials of fomenting animosity that necessitates National Guard support. The outcomes of these legal proceedings could significantly impact the federal government's authority to deploy National Guard troops in response to protests and civil unrest without state consent.