Judges are reconsidering an order that prevents the Trump administration from deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland. This development comes from a recent hearing by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judicial Panel Review
The hearing featured a three-judge panel, including two judges appointed during Trump’s presidency. Judges Bridget S. Bade and Ryan D. Nelson expressed doubts regarding a prior ruling made by Oregon Judge Karin J. Immergut.
Criticism of Previous Ruling
- Judges Bade and Nelson questioned why Judge Immergut’s decision limited President Trump’s assessment.
- The ruling constrained evaluation of conditions at Portland’s ICE field office to events of September.
- The judges argued for consideration of the broader summer context.
This case highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities regarding national guard deployments. The decision from the 9th Circuit remains pending, but it indicates a potential shift in how military resources may be utilized in domestic responses.
