Federal Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment to Portland

In a noteworthy judicial decision, a federal judge in Oregon has temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to dispatch National Guard troops to Portland. This ruling marks a significant setback for the administration, which has been keen on deploying military personnel across U.S. cities against local government objections.

Appointed by Trump during his first term, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut stressed a lack of evidence that recent protests warranted military intervention. Her decision followed a swift response by Trump, including plans to pull troops from California and Texas to reinforce Portland, fueling further controversies.

The Trump administration's appeal to Immergut's decision argues that the judge inappropriately questioned the Commander in Chief's military judgments. Meanwhile, state leaders and legal experts view the ruling as a protective measure against what they perceive as federal overreach and 'gamesmanship.'

(With inputs from agencies.)