Politics

9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland, but legal questions loom

By Conrad Wilson (OPB)

Oct. 20, 2025 7:40 p.m. Updated: Oct. 21, 2025 1:06 p.m.

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.