Oregon National Guard troops remain under federal control following appeals court order

By Conrad Wilson (OPB), Troy Brynelson (OPB), Michelle Wiley (OPB) and Lauren Dake (OPB)

Nov. 19, 2025 11:15 p.m. Updated: Nov. 20, 2025 2:12 a.m.

Earlier on Wednesday, Gov. Tina Kotek announced the Oregon guard troops would be demobilized. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals put that on pause just over an hour later.