Trump Bid to Send Troops to Portland Ruled Unlawful by Judge

In a significant legal setback for President Donald Trump, a US judge has permanently blocked his plan to deploy the National Guard to Portland, Oregon. The judge ruled that Trump's proposed action, aimed at quelling protests against his immigration policies, was unlawful. The decision represents a major defeat for the president in his efforts to send federal troops to Democratic-led cities. The judge's ruling found that Trump's proposed deployment exceeded the president's legal authority and violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the use of military forces for law enforcement purposes. The ruling underscores the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and state and local governments over the handling of protests and the role of federal law enforcement. The decision is a significant victory for the city of Portland and a setback for the president's attempts to assert federal control over local law enforcement matters.