WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious move, 200 members of the Oregon National Guard are being placed under federal control and deployed to protect immigration enforcement officers and government facilities. State leaders have expressed strong objections to this deployment, fearing it mirrors a larger trend seen in previous military actions, notably the deployment of troops to Los Angeles last summer. Oregon's Governor, Tina Kotek, vocalized her concerns, asserting that 'Oregon is our home — not a military target.' Additionally, Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced plans to file a federal lawsuit to challenge the deployment, framing it as a political maneuver disguised as a law and order initiative. The order highlights a growing divide between state leaders and the federal government, with officials asserting the action is more about political posturing than public safety.
National Guard Heads to Oregon Amid Controversy
National Guard Heads to Oregon Amid Controversy
200 Oregon National Guard members are being deployed under federal control to assist immigration enforcement, sparking objections from state leaders. This move echoes last summer's deployment in Los Angeles.
In a heated move, the Pentagon has ordered the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to assist immigration enforcement officers, igniting controversy among state leaders who argue it's an overreach of presidential authority. Governor Tina Kotek expressed her opposition, stating that Oregon should not be treated as a military target. The deployment mirrors a previous one in Los Angeles but is on a smaller scale. Legal action may follow as Oregon's Attorney General plans to file a lawsuit against the federal government.
