The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to take more time to consider whether to rehear arguments regarding the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland.
A recent order issued by the court has put on hold a previous ruling that allowed the deployment of troops. This decision comes amidst a series of legal actions related to President Donald Trump's plan to send hundreds of National Guard troops to protect a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, which has been the site of protests.
The order is the latest in a flurry of legal action in the fight over whether President Donald Trump can deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to protect a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland.
The court's decision to stay the order will allow a broader group of appeals judges to decide whether to rehear the matter.
Author's summary: Court halts troop deployment to Portland.