Newsom Promises Legal Response
Governor Gavin Newsom said Sunday that 300 California National Guard soldiers have been ordered to Oregon under President Trump’s authority. He denounced the decision as unlawful and pledged to take the matter to court. According to Newsom, the deployment represents an attempt by the White House to use California’s troops after a judge blocked similar plans involving Oregon’s Guard.
Federal Court Blocks Oregon Troops
The announcement came on the heels of a ruling from U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who issued a temporary injunction preventing 200 Oregon Guard members from being sent to Portland. Her order, which runs through October 18, raised constitutional concerns about deploying military forces to handle domestic unrest.
Unconfirmed Federal Role, Local Reports of Arrival
Officials in Oregon reported that more than 100 California Guard personnel landed in the state late Saturday, though federal agencies have not acknowledged the movement. Oregon leaders said they had not received any official briefing from Washington. The uncertainty has intensified the standoff between state governments and the Trump administration over the extent of presidential authority in mobilizing Guard forces across state lines.
