Federal Judge Weighs Blocking Trump's National Guard Deployment in Oregon on Friday

A federal judge in Oregon is set to decide on Friday whether to temporarily block the deployment of National Guard troops into the state as ordered by President Trump's administration, amid concerns over potential civil unrest and clashes between protesters and law enforcement. The decision comes as the US National Guard has been deployed to the region to assist with security and crowd control measures in response to ongoing protests against the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Protesters have been arrested, and several officers have been injured in clashes with demonstrators over the past week. If the judge grants a temporary restraining order, it could prevent National Guard troops from entering Oregon for at least 14 days.