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Trump expected to expand National Guard troops in multiple cities

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President Trump is expected to expand his use of National Guard troops across a number of U.S. cities this week, including Portland, Oregon. In Memphis, a multi-federal agency task force will likely start patrols by mid-week.

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  • National Guard troops will be deployed to Memphis to support a federal task force. 10s
  • The troops will not be making arrests, wearing masks, or carrying arms, and will work under the US Marshals Service. 21s
  • The duration of the federal agents' presence in Memphis is not specified. 31s
  • President Trump has ordered troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities after immigration protests. 1m 9s
  • Oregon's governor and Portland's mayor have filed a federal lawsuit opposing the deployment. 1m 31s
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