U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut has halted President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to send federal troops to Portland. The ruling, delivered on Saturday, places a significant legal obstacle in the administration’s efforts in Oregon.
Amid ongoing anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon, a video appears to show an “Antifa agitator” striking a journalist. Although President Donald Trump authorized federal troops, the city’s mayor insists no outside help is required. Tension remains high as questions grow about the city’s next steps.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has pushed back against federal involvement in his city, insisting that no widespread lawlessness exists. He argues that widely circulated videos of anti-ICE riots are several years old and do not reflect current activity in Oregon’s largest metropolis.
On July 26, Portland, Maine, will transform into a global tapestry as the 23rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations celebrates cultural diversity with hundreds of international flags uniting the community.
Michael O’Callaghan, an 81-year-old activist who ran for Portland mayor in 2020 and 2024, was identified as the bicyclist struck and killed by a MAX train. The incident marks the loss of a dedicated figure in Portland’s political landscape.