A three-judge panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the Trump administration the authority to deploy the National Guard in Portland, despite local objections. Mayor Keith Wilson, emphasizing the city’s values, stated, "Portland stands for democracy, dignity, and the right to peacefully protest," according to the City of Portland.
Wilson plans to seek a review from the full Ninth Circuit, arguing against what he views as federal overreach. He warned, "We will not stand by while federal agencies sidestep local authority," while the administration must also convince U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut to lift a temporary restraining order that currently blocks the deployment, as reported by the City of Portland.
Portland officials are working with the Oregon Department of Justice in response to a federal National Guard deployment. Mayor Wilson said, "Our National Guard members are our neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones, and they deserve better than this unnecessary, unwanted deployment." The Oregon National Guard, operating under Northern Command and the U.S. Secretary of War, is being sent to the city, though details of their mission have not been released. Legal proceedings may provide a temporary pause as the city prepares for their arrival, as stated by the City of Portland.
