UPDATE Judge Extends Restraining Order Blocking National Guard Deployment in Oregon

A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order preventing the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon for an additional two weeks. The order, issued by US District Judge Karin Immergut, responds to a lawsuit from Oregon officials who argue the deployment is unconstitutional. The president does not have the authority to activate a state's National Guard against its will, according to Immergut's earlier ruling. Following the initial restraining order, the Trump administration activated California National Guard troops in an effort to bypass the ruling. In a rally at Portland City Hall, veterans urged service members to reject deployment orders in American cities.

Governor Tina Kotek criticized the lack of clarity regarding the military's mission in Oregon and vowed to fight against the deployment. The case is currently under appeal in the 9th Circuit Court, with a decision pending. This legal battle highlights tensions between state and federal authority regarding military deployments in domestic situations.