§ 12406(3), which authorizes the federalization of the National Guard when ‘the President is unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States,'” the judges wrote. Further, the ruling pointed out that there’s been a “lack” of support for federal authorities from Portland’s police, and that the Federal Protective Service has had to “rely almost exclusively on ICE and SRT for assistance in preventing violent protesters from attacking officers and the facility in which they work.” Trump, earlier, had said, “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 War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.
Author: Bob Unruh
Published at: 2025-10-20 22:17:58
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