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Oregon and Portland officials swiftly filed lawsuits seeking to block this deployment. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order (TTRO), halting additional troops from being sent, which was later expanded to prevent any deployment without judicial approval. The Justice Department argues that the unrest in Portland meets the legal criteria for federal intervention, emphasizing a serious threat of rebellion and the necessity of law enforcement assistance.
Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome recounted her visit to Portland, describing the scene as “sick” and dominated by anarchists calling for violence against ICE officers. Some protesters have openly called for the use of guillotines and Molotovs, illustrating a stark societal divide.