Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Bars Portland Troop Deployment
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to take more time to consider whether to rehear arguments regarding the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland.
A panel of three judges had previously ruled that the troops could be sent to Portland to protect a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that has been the target of protests.
However, on Friday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on this order, allowing a broader group of appeals judges to decide whether to rehear the matter.
The order is the latest in a series of legal actions related to the deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops to Portland.
- The deployment is intended to protect a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
- The facility has been the focus of protests.
- President Donald Trump has been involved in the decision to deploy troops.
Author's summary: Court halts troop deployment to Portland.