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Could Trump deploy Oregon National Guard if immigration protests escalate?

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June 10, 2025

Could Trump deploy Oregon National Guard if immigration protests escalate?

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – If protests break out in Oregon in response to federal immigration raids, President Donald Trump could legally mobilize the state’s National Guard, like he has done recently in Los Angeles.

Federal law grants the president authority to federalize a state’s National Guard under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Section 12406, in situations of “insurrection, invasion, or rebellion,” or when it becomes “impracticable” to enforce federal law by regular means. In such a scenario, Guard troops are placed under federal control, though their roles would be largely restricted to protecting federal personnel or property. They would not be allowed to arrest civilians due to the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits the use of federal military forces in domestic law enforcement.

This means, that if Trump evoked this authority during immigration-related unrest, Oregon’s Guard troops could not act as police officers.

The president also has access to the Insurrection Act, a more sweeping statue that allows deployment of active-duty military or federalized Guard troops without a governor’s consent.

While this law has rarely been used, it could theoretically be used if civil disorder severely threatened federal operations.

There have been ICE protests in Portland recently, but they have been largely peaceful.

On Monday, during a press conference, Gov. Tina Kotek indicated she would push back against any such actions.

She described Guard troops being federalized in California as, “an alarming disregard for the safety of Americans and their ability to govern themselves.”

“The president’s unlawful actions undermine our local authorities, who should be able to do their jobs without a federal intervention escalating and inflaming the situation,” said Kotek.

So, Trump has the authority, but his power is limited for how Guard troops can enforce the law. Any attempt to deploy the Guard to quell protests would also likely be met with lawsuits from the state of Oregon.

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Saving Central Oregon’s Pioneer Apple Trees

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March 24, 2026

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Saving Central Oregon’s Pioneer Apple Trees

The Heritage Apple Corps has launched a new Heritage Fruit Tree Registry documenting heritage fruit trees across Central Oregon, enabling the local community to learn more about the history of the region. Created by Peter Loverso, the registry brings together years of research and fieldwork into a publicly accessible resource at http://heritageapplecorps.org The registry includes […]

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Oregon FFA honors SAGE Center with Distinguished Service Award – East Oregonian

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March 24, 2026

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Oregon FFA honors SAGE Center with Distinguished Service Award

Published 7:30 pm Monday, March 23, 2026

BOARDMAN — The SAGE Center & Event Center received the Distinguished Service Award at the Oregon FFA Convention in Redmond.

The award honors individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional support of FFA through financial contributions, volunteerism, and ongoing service. The convention took place March 19-22.

The SAGE Center was honored for its continued commitment to advancing agricultural education, leadership development, and community engagement throughout the region.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition,” SAGE Center Interim Manager Angel Aguilar said. “Supporting FFA and the next generation of leaders is at the heart of what we do. This award is a reflection of the strong partnerships we’ve built and the shared commitment to our community’s future.”

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Sting leads to arrests of two Oregon men accused of luring minors, police say

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March 23, 2026

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Sting leads to arrests of two Oregon men accused of luring minors, police say

LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — Two Oregon men were arrested this month after undercover officers posed as minors in online stings, the Lincoln City Police Department reports.

On March 13, Mitchell Isham, a 58-year-old resident of McMinnville, was arrested after offering to meet with a minor for sex. Unbeknownst to Isham, the minor he initiated a sexually graphic conversation with was, in reality, an undercover officer posing as a minor.

Isham was arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail for two counts of Luring a Minor and two counts of Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the 2nd Degree.

Also on March 13, Richard Brotherton, 63, of Amity, was arrested after initiating a sexually graphic conversation with an undercover officer posing as a minor. Brotherton was arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail for Luring a Minor.

LCPD Officers were assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the McMinnville Police Department.

On March 19, a Lincoln County Grand Jury issued a True Bill Indictment against Isham and Brotherton for the crimes. A “True Bill Indictment” is a formal indictment returned by a grand jury when they find sufficient probable cause to believe a person has committed a crime, authorizing the case to proceed to trial.

The Lincoln City Police Department encourages parents to monitor their children’s social media activity and discuss with them the possible dangers of communicating with strangers online. These investigations are conducted in a continuing effort to protect our children from predators who target children for sexual exploitation and to reduce crime and further enhance the safety of our community.

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