Judge temporarily blocks the deployment of the National Guard to Portland

Legal & Political Developments - A federal judge in Portland issued a restraining order blocking President Trump's call up of the National Guard [1] - The court's ruling in Portland is seen as a check on presidential power, but the Supreme Court's future stance remains uncertain [3][4] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker faced an ultimatum from President Trump regarding the deployment of the National Guard [1][2] Government Response & Inter-Governmental Tension - Tension is growing between Governor Pritsker and President Trump, with Trump reportedly mocking Pritsker [2] - Governor Pritsker suggests invoking the 25th amendment in response to Trump's actions [2] - Democrats are urged to present a united front against unchecked presidential power, with Governor Pritsker's response offered as a blueprint [5] Immigration & Law Enforcement Actions - Reports of children being zip-tied, separated from parents, and detained in Chicago have surfaced [12][13] - Concerns are raised about military-style raids targeting US citizens and the trauma inflicted on children separated from their parents [10] - ICE raids are described as federalizing broken windows policing, leading to mass incarceration and disproportionately affecting black and brown communities [15] Media & Public Perception - The Trump administration released a propaganda video showcasing ICE actions [8][19] - Concerns are raised about the dehumanization portrayed in the video and its potential impact on Republican voters [21] - There is a debate on whether the public is aware of the full extent of the situation, with some believing that exposure to the videos and images would sway opinions [21][22]