Judge's Concern
The judge noted concerns over the deployment of California National Guard members to Oregon, along with the Defense Secretary authorizing Texas National Guard members to protect federal property and ICE agents in Oregon.
Ashland, OR
347 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520-1834The judge noted concerns over the deployment of California National Guard members to Oregon, along with the Defense Secretary authorizing Texas National Guard members to protect federal property and ICE agents in Oregon.
Judge Immergut will make a ruling before her temporary order expires, with the federal government disputing potential injunctions.
A U.S. District Judge’s temporary order barring the government from sending National Guard troops to Portland expires tomorrow (Sunday), and the Trump administration refuses to briefly extend the order to allow more time to rule on the legal case.
The U.S. Justice Department lawyer stated that immigration protesters in Portland had targeted the ICE detention center with acts of violence and intimidation.
Testimonies included police actions against protesters and criticisms of the use of violence and munitions during protests.
Oregon Lawmakers passed a bill to protect farm stands and agritourism, seen as a lifeline for struggling farmers.
Nearly half of Oregonians can’t afford a $500 emergency as debt rises.
Oregon is suing over new tariffs that are expected to raise prices and hurt the economy.
Oregonians worked fewer than 33 hours a week in December as unemployment spiked.