Oregon is a 'sanctuary state,' local laws limit cooperation with the federal government.
A US court blocked the White House's decision to use National Guard soldiers to suppress protests outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland. This was reported by The New York Times.
According to Judge Karin Immergut, the Trump administration exceeded its constitutional authority. Attorneys for the state of Oregon and the city of Portland, who argued against allowing troops into the city, described the government's actions as politically motivated and unjustified. They stated that the scale of the protests had already diminished by the time of President Donald Trump's order. They labeled his decision as revenge for the 'too liberal policies' of local authorities.
Representatives from the US Department of Justice argued in court that the protests in Portland pose a threat of potential insurrection and challenge law enforcement. They stated that federal authorities intend to appeal the judge's decision.
Oregon is a 'sanctuary state.' Local laws limit cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law.
Protests outside the ICE building in Portland have been ongoing since June. Demonstrators are dissatisfied with measures against illegal immigrants. On September 23, Donald Trump signed an order recognizing the 'Antifa' movement as a terrorist organization, and on September 27, he instructed Pentagon chief Mark Esper to deploy troops to suppress the protests.
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