Governor Vows to Challenge Order
President Trump has ordered 300 members of California’s National Guard to Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed over the weekend. Newsom condemned the directive, warning that California would sue to stop what he called a violation of state authority. He argued the administration turned to California’s forces as a way around restrictions on deploying Oregon’s Guard.
Judge Stops Oregon Guard Activation
The move came shortly after U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from sending 200 Oregon Guard members into Portland. The ruling, in place until at least October 18, stated that the deployment could conflict with constitutional limits on using the military for domestic enforcement.
Reports of Arrival Amid Silence from Washington
According to Oregon officials, more than 100 California Guard personnel arrived late Saturday night, with the remainder expected soon. The Pentagon and the White House have not confirmed the deployment, and local leaders say no formal notice was provided. The lack of clarity has intensified a growing clash between state officials and the federal government over presidential power to mobilize Guard units outside their home states.
