Attorney General Rayfield and Governor Kotek say Oregon has no rebellion or unrest to justify President Trump’s federal order deploying 200 National Guard troops.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Sunday that the state has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging that President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members for federal law enforcement duties.

The lawsuit, which was filed jointly by the State of Oregon and the City of Portland in U.S. District Court, challenges the legal basis of the federal order. It names President Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and their respective departments as defendants.

In a statement, Rayfield said the deployment is not based on any legitimate threat but is instead “about the President flexing political muscle under the guise of law and order.”

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    I have a kid. I go out and protest BECAUSE I have a kid. My mixed race kid that’s a daughter of a green card holder is in the crosshairs of this administration.

    There is no more pushing fascist to the backseat mate. They have power. They don’t give that up. Read a history book. You’re delusional if you think 2028 will bring “normalcy” again. Please wake up.

    They are not only targeting leftists that go out in the streets. We’ll be the first to be round up. For sure. But if you have any political opinion that’s counter to this administration. Well, you’re in their crosshairs too. But there might not be anyone left to speak up for you once you’re their only target left. Keep that it mind comrade. You can’t wait until their at your door.