A federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, reversing a lower court’s temporary block. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between federal authority and state autonomy as legal proceedings continue.
Court Ruling Reinstates Federal Authority for Troop Deployment
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, according to recent legal documents. The ruling from the San Francisco-based appellate court overturns a temporary injunction that had blocked the deployment, sources indicate. This decision comes weeks after an October 9 hearing and allows troops to mobilize while legal challenges proceed through the court system.