Appeals court allows Trump's deployment of National Guard in Portland

Legal & Judicial Analysis - The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration can deploy Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, dismissing a lower court's order [1][2] - A dissenting judge argued the ruling erodes constitutional principles, including states' control over militias and First Amendment rights [3] - An unnamed judge requested a rehearing by the full panel of judges on the Ninth Circuit [3] - The Supreme Court could issue a narrow decision applying only to Illinois regarding the deployment of National Guard troops [7] Political Implications - The ruling emboldens the Trump administration's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to states despite opposition from state leaders [4][5] - Republican governors from Oklahoma and Vermont expressed concerns about a Democratic president sending National Guard troops into their states [5] - The White House did not immediately respond to whether troops would be sent to Portland following the ruling [6][11] - The administration believes the president has broad authority, potentially considering the Insurrection Act [13] State & Federal Conflict - Oregon and Illinois governors are expected to continue fighting the administration's deployment of troops [9] - A Trump-appointed judge initially ruled that the president's claims of violence in Portland were exaggerated [1][12]