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September 29, 2025

Oregon Sues Trump Admin over Plans to Deploy Troops to Portland
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The state of Oregon has sued the Trump administration after President
Trump directed troops to be deployed to Portland, the state's largest
city. In a social media post, Trump said the troops are needed to
"protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege
from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists." Trump added, "I
am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary." Oregon Governor Tina
Kotek denounced Trump's call for troops.

Gov. Tina Kotek: "There is no insurrection, there is no threat to
national security, and there is no need for military troops in our major
city. … We do not need or want federal troops in Oregon stoking fear,
creaking conflict and, frankly, escalating a situation that is under
control. Any, any federal takeover with military troops in our state is
a threat to communities across Oregon."



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