Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Bars Portland Troop Deployment
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to take more time to consider whether to rehear arguments on the matter.
A recent ruling allowing Oregon National Guard troops to be sent into Portland has been put on hold, pending further review by the judges.
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on the order on Friday afternoon.
- The order was initially issued by a panel of three judges within the circuit on Monday.
- The decision is part of an ongoing legal battle over President Donald Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to protect a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland.
No statement from the judges or the President has been released regarding the stay.
Author's summary: Court halts troop deployment to Portland.