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Could Trump mobilize Washington state’s National Guard if immigration raid protests break out?
President Donald Trump’s move to mobilize the National Guard in California against the wishes of the state’s governor is playing out in yet another court battle over constitutional powers. In Washington state, Democrats have watched the events unfold with anxiety.

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Will President Trump use Oregon National Guard in immigration crackdown?
National Guard members typically respond to wars and natural disasters. The Trump administration wants them to help with immigration issues.
Vancouver police planning for possible protests after election
The Vancouver Police Department is making safety plans in anticipation of gatherings, protests or potential unrest after Tuesday’s election.
Oregon hospitals prepare for National Guard troop deployment
Oregon’s hospitals are preparing for an influx of National Guard troops next week, to help with COVID-19 cases.

Oregon National Guard troops to help hospitals struggling with COVID patients
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Friday that she would be sending up to 1,500 Oregon National Guard troops to help hospitals deal with the surge in delta variant COVID-19 cases.

‘Dire’ staffing situation at Oregon State Hospital prompts call for National Guard to assist
Last week, Oregon's psychiatric hospital was 33% understaffed, prompting Oregon Health Authority Dir. Patrick Allen to call for help from the National Guard.
Oregon deploys National Guard for welfare checks post-winter storm
Leaders in Clackamas County have called on Oregon to send National Guard members on door-to-door wellness checks in areas hardest hit by power outages.
Oregon aiming to hit goal of 12,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day, deploying National Guard
Health officials are still working to vaccinate people in the first, 1A, phase of vaccinations including frontline health workers. It is still unclear when vaccinations will start in the second phase which includes groups like educators, people over the age of 75 and people with pre-existing conditions.
Coronavirus outbreak among Oregon soldiers in Texas raises alarms
The Oregon Army National Guard soldiers are in quarantine, but state military officials say they should be home before Christmas Eve.

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Can Oregon Reject President's Request For National Guard Border Help?
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, who is running for re-election, has been positioning herself as an anti-Trump candidate on everything from cannabis to immigration.