Hundreds protest in Portland after U.S. military deployment to city
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The state of Oregon and the city of Portland are suing the Trump administration following the deployment of some 200 National Guard troops to immigration detention centers.
Breakdown
- Oregon and Portland filed a lawsuit to stop the deployment of 200 National Guard troops.
- Hundreds protested outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in response. 18s
- Officials describe the deployment as provocative and unnecessary, seeking to have it declared unlawful. 31s
- Protests have been largely peaceful, but authorities fear the situation could escalate. 3m 28s
- Similar lawsuits in other states have not yet resulted in removal of federal troops. 2m 54s