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A federal judge in Portland has issued a permanent injunction keeping National Guard troops from conducting law enforcement in the city. Judge Karin Immergut, who was appointed by President Trump, also allowed the troops that were federalized by the President to remain that way. In her ruling, she said the partial administrative stay ‘preserves the status quo in which National Guard members have been federalized but not deployed.
Governor Tina Kotek:
“This ruling, now the fourth of its kind, validates the facts on the ground. Oregon does not want or need military intervention, and President Trump’s attempts to federalize the guard is a gross abuse of power,” Governor Kotek said. “Oregon National Guard members have been away from their jobs and families for 38 days. The California National Guard has been here for just over one month. Based on this ruling, I am renewing my call to the Trump Administration to send all troops home now.”
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson:
"As I have said from the beginning, the number of federal troops needed in our city is zero, and today's court ruling vindicates Portland's position while reaffirming the rule of law that protects our community. Portland values the constitutional right to free speech, and we will defend those rights. We will continue fighting in court and working with state and community partners to ensure public safety, protect civil rights, and stand up for our immigrant community."