Oregon National Guard Withdrawn After Court Halts Trump’s Deployment
A federal judge has issued a ruling that has significant implications for the deployment of the National Guard from Oregon. Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon has directed the U.S. Northern Command to return the state’s National Guard members to their home base.
Details of the Ruling
The federal judge determined that President Donald Trump lacked the authority to call up the Oregon National Guard. This ruling affects approximately 200 soldiers from the Oregon National Guard, currently stationed at Camp Rilea on the Oregon coast.
Additional National Guard Deployments
In addition to the Oregon troops, around 200 members from the California National Guard are also deployed at Camp Withycombe, located near Clackamas. The governor’s office provided these details following the court’s decision.
- Oregon National Guard Members: 200 stationed at Camp Rilea
- California National Guard Members: 200 stationed at Camp Withycombe
- Ruling Authority: Federal judge’s decision on deployment
- Governor: Tina Kotek
- President: Donald Trump
The governor’s directives underscore the importance of adhering to judicial decisions regarding military deployments. This situation highlights the ongoing legal and political challenges surrounding the authority for calling up National Guard units.
