PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Sunday that the state has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered 200 Oregon National Guard members into federal service for law enforcement duties.

The lawsuit, filed jointly by the State of Oregon and the City of Portland, disputes the legal foundation of the federal order. Named as defendants are Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and their respective agencies.

The legal action comes amid protests in Portland. Hundreds gathered Sunday at the waterfront to protest the Trump administration’s plan to deploy Guard troops here. Many joined a march led by Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wils

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