"As we reported earlier this week, a panel of three judges at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that Trump could send National Guard troops to Portland, despite a federal judge ruling otherwise earlier this month. But that doesn't mean it's going to happen right away, or at all. Right now, we're waiting on a few things, which I will outline below:"
"Portland Federal Judge Karin Immergut, who made the initial ruling to issue a temporary restraining order blocking the Oregon National Guard (or any other state's National Guard) from being deployed in Portland, may choose to lift the extended restraining order she issued last week, in accordance with the 9th Circuit Court's ruling. The US Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on a judge's decision to block federal troops from deploying to Chicago."
A local news outlet requests small monthly contributions to sustain local journalism and arts coverage. Morning temperatures are in the low 60s with a little sun, and a larger storm is expected this weekend with significant rain. A three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit ruled Monday that Trump could send National Guard troops to Portland despite an earlier federal judge's contrary order. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has requested an en banc rehearing by a larger panel, which could pause deployment. Portland Federal Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Oregon National Guard and may lift it; the US Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on a related Chicago troops decision that could affect Oregon.
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