The state of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the president said he will send troops to Portland, state Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Sunday. In response to the lawsuit, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told CBS News Mr. Trump "is using his lawful authority" to send troops to Portland, saying that troops are being sent to protect federal assets and personnel "following months of violent riots where officers have been assaulted and doxxed by left-wing rioters." "When the president and I spoke yesterday, I told him in very plain language that there is no insurrection or a threat to public safety that necessitates military intervention in Portland or any other city in our state, despite this, and with all evidence to the contrary, he has chosen to disregard Oregonian safety and ability to govern themselves," Kotek said at a virtual news conference on Sunday.
Author: Kiki Intarasuwan
Published at: 2025-09-28 21:35:13
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