A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to deploy 200 National Guard troops to Portland, marking a significant legal setback for former President Donald Trump as he seeks to assert federal control over security operations in Democratic-led cities.

What did the court decide on National Guard Deployment in Portland?

US District Judge Karin J. Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on Saturday halting the deployment of the Oregon National Guard. The order — set to expire on 18 October unless extended — was granted after the State of Oregon and the City of Portland jointly sued to prevent federal intervention.

She added:

“Because the President is federalizing the Oregon National Guard absent constitutional authority

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