The Justice Department is contesting a federal judge’s decision from Sunday which stated that President Trump does not have the authority to send Oregon National Guard members to safeguard federal structures in Portland.
“Respectfully, I believe that judge’s view is disconnected from both reality and the law,” stated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding US District Judge Karin Immergut.
“The president is exercising his powers as Commander in Chief, under US Code § 12406, which clearly empowers the president to activate the National Guard as he sees fit,” said Leavitt.
“For over 100 days, the ICE facility has faced relentless attacks by these anarchists, and the president’s priority is to ensure the safety of our federal buildings and assets.”
