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Oregon Sues to Block Federalized Guard as Trump Orders 200 Troops to Portland

Oregon is pursuing an emergency order that tests federal limits on using troops for domestic law enforcement.

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Department of Homeland Security officials walk to the gates of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility after inspecting an area outside on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore.
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Overview

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered 200 Oregon National Guard members into federal service for up to 60 days to protect ICE and other federal facilities after President Trump authorized "full force" if necessary.
  • The state of Oregon and the city of Portland filed a lawsuit and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order, arguing the deployment violates the 10th Amendment and the Posse Comitatus Act; the case is before U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon.
  • Officials said Guard mobilization was underway, yet as of Monday there was no visible deployment to Portland streets while the court considers the request.
  • Portland police leaders said recent ICE-site protests have been small and mostly peaceful, though federal prosecutors report about 26 cases since mid-June and police made two assault arrests Saturday night near the facility.
  • A recent California ruling by Judge Charles R. Breyer constrained similar federalized Guard uses, creating legal uncertainty for Portland even as that decision is on hold during appeal.