Title: California National Guard Members Deployed to Oregon Amid Legal Dispute

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump is deploying approximately 300 members of the California National Guard to Oregon. This decision follows a federal judge's temporary block of the administration's plan to send the Oregon National Guard to Portland. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Sunday that he intends to challenge this deployment in court.

The Pentagon confirmed that about 200 federalized California National Guard members are being reassigned from the Los Angeles area to Portland. This move is intended to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal personnel in enforcing federal law and protecting federal property. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reported that 101 California National Guard members arrived in her state on Saturday night, with more troops expected.

Kotek expressed concern over the lack of formal communication from the federal government regarding the deployment. She stated, "This action appears to be intentional to circumvent yesterday’s ruling by a federal judge. There is no need for military intervention in Oregon. There is no insurrection in Portland. No threat to national security. Oregon is our home, not a military target."

Newsom criticized the deployment as a "breathtaking abuse of the law and power," asserting that the troops were federalized months ago against his objections due to unrest in Los Angeles. He stated, "The commander-in-chief is using the U.S. military as a political weapon against American citizens. We will take this fight to court, but the public cannot stay silent in the face of such reckless and authoritarian conduct by the president of the United States."

The deployment comes after U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, appointed by Trump, issued a ruling blocking the administration's plan to send the Oregon National Guard to Portland. The judge noted that the protests in Portland did not warrant the use of federalized forces and that allowing the deployment could infringe on Oregon's state sovereignty.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson also condemned the deployment, stating, "This action circumvents the court’s decision and threatens to inflame a community that has remained peaceful. Our legal team is coordinating with our partners and will immediately pursue all lawful steps to enforce the judge’s order and protect Portlanders’ rights."

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has been the site of ongoing protests. Trump has previously described Portland as a "war zone" and has suggested that significant force is necessary to address issues in cities like Chicago. Since the beginning of his second term, he has discussed sending troops to ten cities, including authorizing the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and assets.

As the situation develops, both Oregon and California officials are preparing legal responses to the federal government's actions regarding the National Guard deployments.