Portland and the federal government
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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.
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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."
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Oregon Mayors Denounce Militarization
An extraordinary gathering of Oregon mayors joined together to urge President Trump not to deploy troops to Portland.
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Portland leaders urge calm in face of federal buildup at ICE facility.
Amid escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump and reports of armored federal vehicles on the streets, local leaders united to urge Portland to stand strong and reject violence.
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City of Portland will issue land use violation notice for ICE facility, triggering process to determine next steps at the site
The City of Portland believes the federal government violated detention conditions of its land use approval 25 times in a 10-month period, according to federal records. Next steps could include fines or a land use hearing.
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Mayor's statement on potential federal intervention
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