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National Guard troops briefly deployed to Portland despite judge’s order, federal trial reveals

A federal trial in Portland about the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard to the city got off with a stunning ...
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Oregon, Washington sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown

The states are among many that are going to court to force the federal government to use emergency reserve money to prop up ...
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Federal appeals court will rehear case over National Guard deployment to Portland

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed it would rehear arguments about the president’s authority to send members of the ...
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Federal appeals court temporarily bars Portland troop deployment

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday it wanted more time to decide whether to rehear arguments on the matter.
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Portland awaits court decisions on National Guard deployment

As the wind and rain blew across the sodden city this weekend, Portlanders awaited clarity from the courts on whether and when federalized National Guard troops might be seen on the streets.
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Ian McCluskey is a seventh-generation Oregonian and avid outdoor enthusiast (despite once having been hit by lightning). He is passionate about telling stories from the wild and remote corners of the ...