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Trump Administration Halts National Guard Troop Deployment Amid Protests

2/27/2026

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ceased efforts on February 17, 2026 to overturn a court order halting deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, with demobilization in Texas.
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) celebrated the Portland Frog Brigade's activism, saying it advanced a victory against authoritarianism.
Meanwhile, the plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland sparked protests and legal challenges, while data showed a decline in person-related crimes.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ceased efforts on February 17, 2026 to overturn a court order halting deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, with demobilization in Texas.
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) celebrated the Portland Frog Brigade's activism, saying it advanced a victory against authoritarianism.
Meanwhile, the plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland sparked protests and legal challenges, while data showed a decline in person-related crimes.