California Governor Newsom Plans Lawsuit Over Trump National Guard Deployment to Portland Amid Federal Court Blocks

A federal judge blocked President Trump's administration from deploying California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, ruling the move unlawful and an attempt to circumvent previous court decisions. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment as a "breathtaking abuse of the law and power," accusing the Trump administration of attacking the rule of law and using the military for political purposes. Newsom announced plans to sue the administration, emphasizing that this was more than a legal battle—it was a defense of American democracy. The White House, however, defended the deployment, asserting the president's constitutional authority to protect federal property and personnel amid unrest in Portland. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek also opposed the deployment, stating there was no need for military intervention and urging peaceful expression from citizens. The conflict highlights a significant legal and political dispute over federal versus state authority and the use of military forces domestically.