Trump Sends California Guard to Oregon After Court Setback

Federal law enforcement officers clash with protesters outside an ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, on Oct. 4. Photographer: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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By Erik Larson and Wendy Benjaminson

October 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM UTC

Updated on

October 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM UTC

President Donald Trump’s clash with Oregon escalated after about 100 California National Guard members were deployed to the Pacific Northwest state, despite a court order holding that isolated protests in Portland did not justify the use of federalized troops.

The troops arrived Saturday night with no prior notice to state officials, and more troops are on the way, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said in a statement Sunday.