"During the trial, the parties introduced over 750 exhibits, many of which are voluminous. This Court heard the trial testimony and arguments of counsel and has been in the process of diligently reviewing all the evidence. The interest of justice requires that this Court complete a thorough review of the exhibits and trial transcripts before issuing a final decision on the merits,"
"Without offering any legal support, Defendants argue that this Court may no longer first decide whether a preliminary injunction is warranted, while this Court continues to review the entire trial record to determine whether Plaintiffs have satisfied their ultimate burden of proving their two claims on the merits. Defendants' argument is without merit,"
A preliminary injunction issued November 2 blocks the federal government from deploying National Guard troops to Oregon until November 7. US District Judge Karin Immergut entered the injunction while she reviews evidence from a three-day trial that concluded Friday. The trial record includes over 750 exhibits and the judge is still reviewing post-trial briefs filed Saturday. The judge promised a final opinion by 5 p.m. on November 7. The ruling leaves National Guard troops federalized but not deployed, maintaining the status quo while the court determines whether a preliminary injunction is warranted.
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