Explained: Why a US appeals court may revisit Donald Trump’s Portland troop ruling
A federal appeals court ruled Trump can federalize Oregon’s National Guard to protect federal property in Portland, reversing a prior block. However, a full Ninth Circuit review may overturn it. The case tests presidential power over state militias and raises concerns about civil liberties. A rehearing decision is pending, with significant implications for federal-state authority balance.
A federal appeals court ruled Trump can federalize Oregon’s National Guard to protect federal property in Portland, reversing a prior block. However, a full Ninth Circuit review may overturn it. The case tests presidential power over state militias and raises concerns about civil liberties. A rehearing decision is pending, with significant implications for federal-state authority balance.
