Federal Judge Extends Injunction Blocking National Guard Deployment to Portland

A federal judge, Karin Immergut, has extended an injunction blocking President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops from Oregon, California, and Texas to Portland, citing a lack of credible evidence that the protests in Portland constituted a rebellion or posed a significant threat to federal personnel. The ruling follows a three-day trial and challenges the administration's authority under Title 10, Section 12406 of the U.S. Code and the Tenth Amendment, which restricts the federalization of state National Guard units to specific circumstances. Judge Immergut emphasized that the reported violence was isolated and sporadic, with no serious injuries to federal personnel, and highlighted testimony from Portland police that the protests did not justify military intervention. The injunction is temporary, set to last until a final ruling is issued, with the judge aiming to complete a thorough review of all evidence before making a permanent decision. The case has also been appealed to the Ninth Circuit, which acknowledged the president's authority to federalize troops but maintained the injunction against their deployment. This legal battle underscores ongoing tensions over the use of military forces in domestic law enforcement and the limits of presidential power.