"Oooooooh, it was a VERY embarrassing start for the feds in the trial that could decide whether or not the National Guard can be deployed to Portland. A U.S. Department of Justice attorney admitted yesterday in front of Judge Karin Immergut that Oregon National Guard troops were in attendance at Portland's ICE facility on October 4-despite the fact that Immergut had approved a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the soldiers being there mere hours before."
"(Ignoring a judge's orders is NOT a good lewk.) Apparently nine soldiers had been deployed there, working for eight hours AFTER the TRO had gone into effect. Judge Immergut was obviously not happy with this revelation and told the DOJ lawyers that she would be deciding at a later date whether to hold the Trump administration in "contempt and in direct violation" of her first restraining order-and she doesn't seem like the type to forget. (OOOoooOOOoooOOH, somebody's in trrrrrrroubbblle! 😁)"
The Mercury requests monthly support to sustain local news, arts coverage, event listings, and community events. Forecasts predict mostly sunny conditions today and tomorrow with highs near 60°F, with rain arriving late Friday that could disrupt Halloween plans. A Department of Justice attorney admitted that Oregon National Guard troops attended Portland's ICE facility on October 4 despite a temporary restraining order barring their presence. Nine soldiers reportedly remained for eight hours after the TRO took effect. Judge Karin Immergut expressed displeasure and said she will decide whether to hold the administration in contempt. Portland police testimony flagged federal use of tear gas and smoke.
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