Governor Pledges Court Action
Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed Sunday that President Trump has ordered 300 members of California’s National Guard to move into Oregon. Newsom denounced the decision as an overreach of federal power and stated that California will file a lawsuit to block the deployment. He argued that the administration is using California’s forces to circumvent a judicial block on deploying Oregon’s Guard.
Court Stops Oregon Troops
The deployment follows a temporary restraining order from U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, which halted 200 Oregon Guard members from being sent to Portland. The ruling, effective until at least October 18, raised constitutional concerns about the use of military personnel for domestic law enforcement operations.
Partial Arrival Reported, Federal Confirmation Missing
Oregon officials said that more than 100 California Guard members arrived late Saturday, with additional troops expected. The Pentagon has not publicly confirmed the deployment, and state leaders reported receiving no formal notice. The move has escalated tensions between state authorities and the Trump administration over the limits of presidential authority to deploy National Guard units across state lines.
