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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Troop Deployment in Portland Over Police Protest Ruling

A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guardsmen to Portland, Oregon, in response to protests. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by state officials and activists opposing the deployment.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Troop Deployment in Portland Over Police Protest Ruling
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A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to deploy troops from the National Guard in Portland, Oregon, in response to ongoing protests and riots, citing concerns over potential civil unrest and First Amendment protections for protesters. The ruling came after a lawsuit was filed by the state of Oregon against President Donald Trump's administration. The judge's decision prevents the deployment of any additional National Guard troops to the city at this time.

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