Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment Portland Amid Unrest

President Donald Trump planned to deploy 200 National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers amid ongoing protests and violent clashes. However, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment, citing constitutional concerns and emphasizing the nation's tradition against military intrusion in civil affairs. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller strongly condemned the ruling as a "legal insurrection," accusing local authorities of failing to protect federal personnel and describing the situation as an organized terrorist attack. Trump himself criticized the judge, misgendering her and expressing frustration with judicial appointments. The Trump administration has filed a notice of appeal and continues to characterize the Portland protests as violent and destructive, while opponents highlight the importance of constitutional limits on federal power. The controversy underscores tensions between federal authority and local governance in managing civil unrest.