Oregon AG Dan Rayfield on Lawsuit Timeline Against Trump Administration's National Guard Deployment

Legal Proceedings on National Guard Deployment

• 🏛️ Yesterday at 4:30 PM, a ruling was issued placing the Oregon National Guard back under the governor's control, stating the president lacked authority to federalize them.
• ⚖️ The federal government sought a stay of that ruling, which would pause the lower court's decision, and the Oregon Department of Justice filed a response opposing this.
• 🗓️ A ruling on the motion for a stay is anticipated within the next 24 hours, providing finality for the governor.

California National Guard and TRO

• 🚨 A second temporary restraining order was filed today concerning the California National Guard being added to the complaint.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The state is seeking clarification from Judge Emergot regarding the deployment of California National Guard troops, particularly around ICE facilities.
• ⏳ The timeline for a ruling on this matter is uncertain, as it took about a week for a response to the initial complaint.

Goal: Prevent Escalation

• 🎯 The primary goal is to move through the courts as quickly as possible to prevent troop deployment.
• 📈 The belief is that the presence of the United States military in Portland will only serve to inflame the situation.
• 🏃 The state is attempting to outpace the president's actions to prevent deployment.