Newsom Condemns Federal Order
President Trump has instructed 300 members of California’s National Guard to deploy to Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom said Sunday. The governor sharply criticized the action, arguing that Washington is exploiting California’s forces after a court restricted the use of Oregon’s Guard. Newsom vowed to fight the directive in federal court, calling it an attack on state authority.
Judge Issues Temporary Ban
The controversy stems from a ruling by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, who halted the administration’s plan to activate 200 Oregon Guard troops in Portland. The judge imposed a temporary block until October 18, warning that the order raised constitutional issues over using military personnel in domestic security operations.
Officials Confirm Troop Arrival
Oregon authorities reported that at least 101 California Guard soldiers arrived by air on Saturday evening, with more expected to follow. Despite the confirmation from state officials, the Pentagon has remained silent on the matter, and local leaders say they have not been formally briefed. The lack of clarity has intensified the dispute between the Trump administration and state governments over the boundaries of presidential power in deploying Guard units.
