Newsom Signals Legal Challenge
Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed that 300 members of California’s National Guard have been directed to Oregon under President Trump’s orders. Newsom condemned the deployment as a violation of state authority and announced plans to sue the federal government. He claimed the White House was using California’s troops to work around a court decision that blocked the use of Oregon’s own Guard.
Judge Halts Oregon Troops
Earlier, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order preventing 200 Oregon Guard members from being deployed to Portland. The order, in effect until at least October 18, highlighted constitutional concerns regarding military involvement in domestic law enforcement.
Reports of Troop Landings, Federal Confirmation Lacking
Oregon officials reported that over 100 California Guard personnel arrived late Saturday, with additional troops expected in the coming days. The Pentagon has not officially confirmed the deployment, and state leaders said no formal communication was received from federal authorities. The move has intensified the ongoing dispute between state governments and the Trump administration over presidential authority to mobilize Guard units beyond their home states.
