October 3, 2025

Judge Simon's conflict of interest puts the legality of the federal troop deployment in Portland at risk, as his wife, Rep. Bonamici, has publicly condemned the decision. This high-stakes case will now be decided by a new judge, who must determine the extent of the President's authority to nationalize state National Guards. With the troops' arrival delayed, the outcome could have far-reaching implications for the balance of power between federal and state governments.

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