- The Oregon National Guard has been mobilized in response to ongoing protests in Portland related to immigration enforcement.
- A total of 200 National Guard service members have been deployed to reinforce security measures in the city.
- The primary objective of the deployment is to protect federal facilities, which have been focal points during the protests.
- The decision to deploy the National Guard was announced by then-President Trump, who cited the need to prevent “chaos and destruction.”
- This action comes amid a period of heightened tensions and sustained protests in the city regarding immigration policies.
- The presence of the National Guard is intended to support local law enforcement efforts and ensure the safety of federal properties.
- The protests in Portland have been part of a larger national conversation on immigration and federal law enforcement tactics.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/national-guard-now-place-oregon-amid-chaos-death-destruction-trump)
