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Trump Deploys National Guard Amid Controversial Protests in Portland
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- President Donald J. Trump mobilized 200 National Guard troops to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and labeled protesters domestic terrorists.
- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticized the move and filed a lawsuit against Trump over Portland portrayal as war-ravaged.
- Protests outside ICE buildings were largely sedate with under 30 participants, while federal crime data show declines.
