Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed two executive orders Wednesday, in the wake of President Donald Trump ordering National Guard troops to cities including Portland and Chicago.

First order prepares Seattle for National Guard

The first order prepares Seattle for potential unauthorized National Guard deployments, establishing legal readiness and coordination with state and city officials.

“We are ready to fight in court,” Harrell said. “We will prevent the unlawful encroachment on the roles and jurisdictions of SPD by the federal government.”

Harrell criticized Trump’s actions in cities like Portland and Chicago, calling them a “military occupation” and warning against normalizing what he described as “extreme” and “irrational” behavior.

“He is showing no respect for the rule of law,

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