All 200 Oregon National Guard troops called into service by the federal government more than 50 days ago are set to demobilize, Gov. Tina Kotek said Wednesday, ending an extraordinary saga that pitted local and state governments against federal efforts to use the military to support immigration enforcement.

Half of Oregon’s National Guard members were released from their duties earlier this week. On Wednesday, Kotek said the remaining 100 troops will be demobilized as well after she received a “verbal demobilization” order from the U.S. Northern Command.

“I am relieved that all 200 Oregon citizen-soldiers are finally heading home,” Kotek said in a statement. “They spent nearly 50 days away from their families, friends, and civilian jobs on an unnecessary mission that cost taxpayers milli

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