October 6, 2025 3:50 a.m.   

Sunday night, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a response to the U.S. District Court’s second ruling, which reiterated that the President lacks the authority given the circumstances on the ground in Oregon to deploy troops under federal law, which only permits federalizing the National Guard in circumstances of invasion, rebellion, or when federal laws cannot otherwise be executed.

Governor Kotek said: “This ruling is another validation of the facts on the ground in Portland. It is also a clear and forceful rebuttal to President Trump’s misuse of states’ National Guard”. Governor Kotek said, “The rule of law must stand. This is not just about Oregon or a handful of states anymore – it’s about the integrity of our democracy”

U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut issued a ruling late Sunday temporarily prohibiting the president from deploying or relocating any federalized members of any state’s National Guard to Oregon. It was the court’s second ruling in as many days. Just prior to Judge Immergut’s hearing, federal officials filed a memo announcing the Administration’s deployment of the Texas National Guard to Oregon, Illinois, and other locations throughout the United States.

Governor Kotek said, “President Trump’s actions are an effort to occupy and incite cities and states that don’t share his politics, and I believe we should expect him to continue to push the limits of his authority”.

Governor Kotek said, “While the fight is far from over, Oregon remains united and ready to defend our values and our rights. Stay calm, stay together, stay strong”.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson issued similar statements as well.