Oregon Governor Tina Kotek received an email notification from the Department of War, invoking Title 10 of the US Code, on Sunday morning, indicating that the Oregon National Guard has been federalized. The governor and other state leaders are fighting back, including an approach to the court seeking an injunction against the Trump Administration.

Trump Commands Oregon National Guard After Invoking Title 10

Title 10, which is often associated with federalized National Guard duty, signifies federal active duty service, which is federally funded and controlled, similar to active-duty military personnel.

Trump invoked Title 10 Sunday morning following months of protests in Portland, claiming that the city is “war-ravaged.” Leaders and locals deny that there is any truth in these claims.

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