Newsom Vows Court Action
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that 300 California National Guard troops have been ordered to Oregon under President Trump’s direction. The governor condemned the deployment as an overreach of federal authority and promised legal action to block it. Newsom asserted that the administration was attempting to bypass judicial limits placed on Oregon’s own Guard.
Judge Blocks Oregon’s Troops
The announcement follows a ruling by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who temporarily halted the plan to send 200 Oregon Guard soldiers into Portland. The restraining order, effective until at least October 18, cited constitutional concerns regarding the use of military personnel for domestic enforcement duties.
Partial Arrival Reported, Federal Confirmation Pending
Oregon officials reported that over 100 California Guard members arrived late Saturday, with more expected in the coming days. The Pentagon has not publicly confirmed the deployment, and state leaders said they had received no formal notification. The situation has intensified tensions between state governments and the Trump administration over the limits of presidential control over National Guard forces outside their home states.
