Trump Stymied Again Appeals Court Will Rehear Oregons National Guard Deployment Case

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will rehear an appeal regarding the legality of deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, reversing a previous ruling that sided with the Trump administration. On October 20, a panel of judges ruled 2-1 in favor of the deployment, citing the need to protect an ICE facility amid protests. However, dissenting Judge Susan P. Graber argued the president's claims about the threat level lacked factual support and called for a full en banc review. Following her dissent, the court issued a stopgap order to prevent troop deployment, indicating a willingness to reconsider the case.

In response, Portland city officials expressed strong opposition to federal actions, with the City Council passing a resolution against overreach. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield highlighted the ruling as a reaffirmation of the Constitution's limitations on presidential power. The ongoing tensions reflect a broader conflict between federal authority and local governance. A trial related to Oregon's lawsuit against the Trump administration is scheduled to commence shortly in US District Court.