PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s state government filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s plan to deploy 200 National Guard members to Portland.
The legal action, led through Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, targets a directive from the Trump administration authorizing the deployment.
The lawsuit follows a memo from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed to Governor Tina Kotek, which outlined the deployment order. State officials argue the deployment is unnecessary and risks escalating tensions in Portland.
Oregon’s complaint asserts the state holds authority to manage public safety without federal military intervention. The suit questions the legal basis for the federal deployment and warns of potential negative impacts on the local community.