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Trump Says National Guard 'Now in Place' in Portland as Federalized Oregon Troops Begin Training

A court challenge from Oregon and Portland tests the limits of presidential power to use federalized Guard troops in a U.S. city.

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Federal agents observe the crowd of protesters outside of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on September 28, in Portland, Oregon.
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Protesters stand outside of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on September 28, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.

Overview

  • About 200 Oregon National Guard members reported Wednesday for civil‑disturbance training with legal briefings and special rules for use of force, and officials indicated street deployment may not occur until next week.
  • The White House authorized 200 Guard troops to perform federal functions for 60 days, with a mission focused on protecting federal property and employees at locations where protests are occurring or likely to occur.
  • Federal officers outside Portland’s ICE facility on Tuesday night fired pepper balls and arrested at least four people after repeated confrontations with protesters.
  • Oregon and the city of Portland filed suit to block the federalization and sought a temporary restraining order, with a hearing set for Friday, as the Guard’s reported chain of command shifts to U.S. Northern Command and costs are estimated at a minimum of $3.8 million.
  • President Trump defended the move on Truth Social and in remarks to military leaders, characterizing Portland as a lawless disaster and blaming Antifa, while state and local officials said conditions do not warrant military intervention; federal prosecutors have brought 26 protest‑related cases since June.