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Trump's National Guard Plan Sparks Legal Debate Amid Protests

10/12/2025

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On October 10, 2025, a wedding occurred near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is deliberating a ruling on President Donald Trump's potential deployment of National Guard troops.
Legal experts say Trump could bypass the courts by invoking the Insurrection Act.
Federal officers have adjusted tactics and now appear less aggressive during recent protests.

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Story summary

On October 10, 2025, a wedding occurred near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is deliberating a ruling on President Donald Trump's potential deployment of National Guard troops.
Legal experts say Trump could bypass the courts by invoking the Insurrection Act.
Federal officers have adjusted tactics and now appear less aggressive during recent protests.