Appeals court rules Trump administration can deploy National Guard troops to Portland

Legal Rulings & National Guard Deployments - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration can deploy members of the Oregon National Guard onto the streets of Portland [2] - This ruling specifically applies to the Oregon National Guard, not National Guard members from other states [2] - A dissenting opinion in the Ninth Circuit case requested an en banc review, suggesting further judicial consideration [4] - The ruling could impact other Democrat-run cities within the Ninth Circuit (California, Oregon, Washington State) regarding National Guard deployments [5][6] - Other circuits will make their own decisions, and the Supreme Court's decision regarding Illinois and Chicago's National Guard is pending [6] James Comey Case Developments - James Comey's team filed motions to dismiss the case, alleging selective and vindictive prosecution, citing over 200 posts by the former president [7] - The motions also challenge the legality of the US attorney's appointment, claiming a conflict of interest [8] - Oral arguments on these motions are scheduled for November and December, with a decision expected within the next few months [9]