Portland Mayor responds to judge's injunction blocking Trump from deploying the National Guard to Oregon

November 7, 2025 5:40 pm News article

Judge blocks Trump from deploying troops — for now

US District Judge Karin Immergut issues preliminary injunction blocking deployment of the National Guard to Portland until Nov. 7 while she considers her final ruling.

November 3, 2025 12:41 pm News article

Ninth Circuit Court says Trump can deploy National Guard, but hurdles remain

A federal court rules that the Trump administration can deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland. Mayor Wilson vows legal action. Deployment will likely take a couple days and is still subject to legal challenges.

October 20, 2025 3:32 pm News article

Governor Kotek, Attorney General Rayfield, Mayor Wilson Condemn Unnecessary, Unwanted Military Intervention

Oregon Leaders remain united in the fight against unwanted, unneeded military intervention in Oregon

October 20, 2025 3:10 pm News article

Portland City Council Remains United Against Federal Overreach

October 20, 2025 3:03 pm News article

ICE facility is a disaster waiting to happen (Newsweek editorial)

October 18, 2025 8:00 am News article

Mayor Wilson responds to unanimous City Council approval of Protect Portland Initiative

Mayor Wilson commended City Council’s unanimous approval of the Protect Portland Initiative, highlighting local leaders’ unity and commitment to Portland and its values.

October 16, 2025 3:00 pm News article

City Council Unanimously Passes Councilor Kanal's Sanctuary City Status Codification Ordinance

October 16, 2025 10:40 am Press release

City Council Unanimously Passes Avalos, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, and Clark Resolution to Protect Portlanders

The Protect Portland Initiative is largely influenced by Chicago’s Protecting Chicago Initiative executive order and will help ensure the safety of Portlanders in the event that the Trump administration unlawfully deploys armed forces to overstep the City’s local authority.

October 15, 2025 8:51 pm Press release

Avalos, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, and Clark Introduce Protect Portland Initiative, Stand Up to Federal Overreach

October 14, 2025 9:12 am News article

South Waterfront update: Roads reopen near ICE facility, new two-way street improves access

City workers will remove yellow caution tape that was posted near the federal ICE facility in South Waterfront and reopen roads that were closed. A block of South Bond Avenue will transition to two-way traffic to support local access to homes and businesses.

Updated October 8, 2025 4:53 pm News article

Governor Kotek, Attorney General Rayfield, Mayor Wilson Respond to Administrative Stay

October 8, 2025 4:00 pm News article

Mayor Wilson to feds: Your actions are ‘deeply disturbing'

After meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson reaffirms Portland's commitment to free speech, says he will make decisions "in the best interest of Portland and our community."

October 8, 2025 1:31 pm News article

Mayor Wilson Responds Following Meeting with Secretary Noem: 'Portland continues to manage public safety professionally and responsibly'

Discussions centered on federal enforcement actions and their impact on Portland communities

October 7, 2025 6:10 pm News article

Portland says federal government used excessive force against peaceful protesters

In response to a Department of Justice inquiry, Portland City Attorney rebuts charge of unequal enforcement at ICE facility.

October 6, 2025 12:40 pm News article

Judge blocks deployment of California National Guard – or any other national guard – to Portland

The Trump administration cannot deploy national guard troops to Portland, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut ruled Sunday night.

October 5, 2025 9:30 pm News article

Portland Mayor responds to Texas deployment plans: 'Federal troops will not make our community safer, period.'

Mayor Keith Wilson responds to plans to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Portland.

October 5, 2025 8:14 pm News article

'Portland will defend the rule of law and the rights of our residents' – Mayor responds to activation of California guard

One day after a judge blocked the mobilization of the Oregon National Guard, the federal government instead activated California National Guard troops. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson responds.

October 5, 2025 11:50 am News article

Judge halts Trump’s troop deployment in Portland

The State of Oregon and City of Portland's motion for a temporary restraining order over the deployment of the Oregon National Guard has been granted. The temporary restraining order lasts through Oct. 18 and may be extended.

October 4, 2025 5:40 pm News article

Chief Bob Day Addresses Media on South Waterfront Protests and Public Safety

Portland Police Chief Bob Day spoke with local media this week to address the recent unrest near the South Waterfront and broader questions about public safety in the city.

October 3, 2025 3:50 pm Blog post