The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), granted by U.S. District Court Judge Karin J. Immergut earlier this month t o block President Trump’s National Guard deployment to Portland, was extended by another 14 days yesterday.

Judge Immergut initially granted the TRO after noting that the Trump administration lacked legal justification to mobilize troops, as no threat of rebellion exists in Portland, and local police are still able to enforce federal laws and can deal with protests at the ICE building and federal officers.

A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court granted a brief administrative hold on Immergut’s initial restraining order on October 8 after a federal government appeal.

The ruling allows the Oregon troops to remain under federal control but prohibits their deployment

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