Hundreds of federalized National Guard members demobilized in Oregon, Illinois and California
Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB••nation
Key Points:
- Hundreds of National Guard troops federalized to support President Trump's immigration crackdown in Oregon, California, and Illinois are being returned to state control after a legal battle.
- A federal judge ruled the Trump administration lacked lawful authority to federalize the National Guard, a decision upheld by the Supreme Court in a related Illinois case.
- Following the Supreme Court ruling, the 9th Circuit Court ordered the return of California troops to state control, and Trump announced a pause in deployments but hinted at possible future action.
- Oregon's legal challenge continues in the 9th Circuit, with the Department of Justice appealing the ruling that blocked troop deployment in Portland.
- Governors and officials expressed relief at the troops' return but highlighted the prolonged uncertainty and sacrifices
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