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"And yesterday Trump's legal cronies took their crybaby grievances to a panel of federal appeals court judges, who temporarily ruled that while the Guard members can be federalized, they are still NOT allowed to be deployed to Portland -at least until pro and con arguments can be heard in court by the three judges (one appointed by Clinton, the other two by Trump) starting this morning at 9 am."
"In heartening news, last week before a Senate subcommittee, Oregon's top military leader, Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold, testified that the state National Guard's mission if brought into Portland would be two-fold: "One, to defend America, and two, to protect Oregonians. And so by serving in this mission, they will be protecting any protesters at the ICE facility." Naturally this infuriated MAGAts across the nation, who only want to see chaos and destruction (as long as it's happening"
The Mercury requests small monthly contributions to sustain local news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendars, and hosted events that help Portland shine. A morning weather note forecasts a cloudy afternoon, a chance of shower, and a high of 65 degrees. Local legal developments include an appeal of emergency restraining orders that currently prevent National Guard deployment to Portland, and a federal appeals panel temporarily allowing federalization but barring deployment pending hearings. Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold testified that a Guard mission would aim to defend America and protect Oregonians, including protesters at an ICE facility, and the tone contains sharp criticism of MAGA supporters.
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