An appeals court has decided that Donald Trump can deploy the National Guard in Portland, overturning a previous ruling.

An appeals court has decided that President Donald Trump has the legal authority to deploy the National Guard in Portland, Oregon, in the context of protests challenging his immigration policy. This ruling overturns a previous decision by a judge who had blocked the deployment of troops, arguing that there was no danger of rebellion. The court found that Trump can call on the National Guard when regular forces cannot enforce the laws of the United States.

This decision was contested by a judge who highlighted the risks to constitutional principles and criticized the characterization of Portland as a "war zone." Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stated that the deployment of troops is unnecessary, emphasizing that the disturbances are manageable by local forces.