‘Unreliable social media posts’: US judge temporarily halts Donald Trump’s deployment of national guard to Portland; cites potential 10th Amendment violation

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying 200 National Guard troops to Portland. The decision comes after Trump announced the deployment to protect what he described as a “war-ravaged” city, while a lawsuit challenging the move proceeds in court.The ruling by US District Judge […]

‘Unwanted, unneeded, un-American’: Portland leaders slam Trump’s threatened troop deployment; issue open letter

The Portland Metro Chamber on Sunday issued an open letter warning that US President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy federal troops to the city would “undermine” Portland’s recovery and damage its reputation.The letter, signed by 110 community leaders and co-signed by Oregon governor Tina Kotek, senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, several House members, and […]

Full force in Portland: Trump orders military deployment to handle ‘domestic terrorists’

Donald Trump sends military to Portland. President Donald Trump Saturday authorized military deployment in Portland to fight domestic terrorists, days after the city saw an increased presence of federal agents. “At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect […]

‘Easier than DC’: Trump suggests national guard deployment in New Orleans; vows to fix city in two weeks

US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of sending the National Guard to New Orleans, raising the prospect of expanding federal law enforcement operations to more US cities.“So we’re making a determination now,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. […]

Illegal use of troops: US court slams Trump, judge rules Guard deployment in California broke law; LA immigration protests at center of clash

A federal judge has ruled that US President Donald Trump’s use of National Guard troops during immigration enforcement protests in Southern California violated federal law. US District Judge Charles Breyer, sitting in San Francisco, issued the ruling, finding that the administration overstepped legal boundaries by deploying troops to the Los Angeles area over the summer. […]

Mass shooting: 6 shot, 1 stabbed at NYC West Indian Day Parade; violence erupts despite ‘largest police deployment’

Representative image (file photo) NEW YORK: At least six people were shot and another was stabbed in separate incidents following the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Monday, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said.The violence occurred across four locations in Crown Heights between late afternoon and early evening as parade crowds dispersed, reported […]

‘Involves several options’: Trump eyes Chicago next as Pentagon plans military deployment — What it means

US President Donald Trump (AP) The Pentagon is reportedly preparing plans for a potential military deployment to Chicago as US president Donald Trump intensifies efforts to address crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration in major cities. The operation could involve thousands of National Guard members and follows a model used in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, […]

Los Angeles protests: Over 20 arrested, tensions persist amid Trump immigration raids and military deployment

More than 20 people were detained on the first night of a curfew imposed in downtown Los Angeles, as police deployed crowd-control projectiles to disperse protesters rallying against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, authorities said on Wednesday. While officials reported fewer clashes compared to earlier demonstrations, the presence of heavily armed troops and ongoing immigration […]

Why California Says Trump’s Military Deployment Is Illegal

California has sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains the laws governing the use of American troops on U.S. soil. Source link

Los Angeles protests: Federal judge denies Gavin Newsom’s plea to block troop deployment; Donald Trump defends use of National Guard

Gavin Newsom wants National Guard out of LA; Donald Trump says insurrection would happen without them A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an urgent legal attempt by California governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta to block US President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and US Marines in Los Angeles.US District Judge […]