Can federal troops ignore court orders?
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Federal troops have at times proceeded with deployments despite court orders blocking them, as seen in Portland, Oregon, where President Trump sent National Guard troops despite a federal judge's restraining order. Legal and political challenges follow such actions, with states seeking further court intervention.
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