Oregon Senators Unite with Colleagues in Legal Battle Against Trump’s National Guard Deployment in L.A.
Los Angeles, California — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have joined a coalition of 18 lawmakers in a lawsuit aimed at blocking President Donald Trump’s recent decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles. This legal challenge, spearheaded by California Governor Gavin Newsom, raises concerns about the implications of federal military deployment amid ongoing state matters. The legal action comes in response to Trump’s mobilization of thousands of troops in an effort reportedly aimed at addressing public safety issues. Governors across the nation have expressed apprehensions about the federal government’s military presence, … Read more