In a time when law and order should be the guiding star of our nation, we are once again seeing the dangerous consequences of activist judges standing in the way of the President’s duty to protect American citizens. This week, a federal judge in Oregon extended an order that blocks President Trump from sending National Guard troops into Portland — a city that has suffered violence and unrest for years now under failed Democrat leadership.
Judge Karin Immergut, though appointed by President Trump himself, has chosen to side with the radical left’s vision of chaos over the President’s constitutional authority. Her decision to extend the order for another 14 days is not just a legal roadblock — it is a moral failure. The people of Portland, like all Americans, deserve to live in peace and safety. When local leaders refuse to do their job, it becomes the President’s duty to step in.
Portland has become a symbol of what happens when progressive politicians prioritize politics over public safety. For years, we’ve seen violent protests, destruction of property, and attacks on law enforcement in that city. The local and state officials have not only failed to stop it but have often encouraged it through their silence and inaction. They claim that President Trump’s concerns are exaggerated, calling them “untethered to reality.” But the reality for law-abiding citizens in Portland is very clear — they live in fear while criminals are given free rein.
The President’s decision to send National Guard troops was a reasonable and necessary step. The federal government has the right, and indeed the responsibility, to act when state and city governments refuse to maintain order. President Trump does not take such decisions lightly. He understands that the use of military force within our nation’s borders is a serious matter. But he also understands that the greater threat is allowing lawlessness to spread.
The judge’s ruling talks about “blurring the line” between civil and military power. But what about the line between order and anarchy? What about the duty of government to protect its people? The Constitution gives the President broad power to protect the nation — including using the National Guard when needed. Even the appeals court judges who heard arguments on this case last week acknowledged that the President has this authority. Two of the three judges were Trump appointees, and they rightly questioned the arguments made by Oregon’s Attorney General, who claimed that the situation in Portland does not justify federal action.
Let’s be clear: this is not just about Portland. This is about the growing pattern of resistance by Democrat-led cities against federal authority. These cities act like they are above the law. They refuse to work with federal officers, they let criminals roam free, and then they complain when the President tries to restore order. This is part of a bigger plan by the left to undermine the rule of law and strip the federal government of its rightful role.
We should also not forget how the left manipulates the courts to get their way. When they lose at the ballot box, they run to judges. When they cannot enforce their radical policies through the legislature, they try to do it through legal delays and activist rulings. But the American people are not fooled. They see what is happening, and they are tired of it.
President Trump has always stood for law, order, and the American people. His efforts to bring calm and safety to places like Portland are not only justified — they are noble. We must support his right to act in defense of our country. In the end, truth and justice will prevail, and the courts will have no choice but to uphold the President’s lawful authority.
Our nation cannot move forward if cities are allowed to fall into ruin. It is time to return to the values that made this country strong — respect for the law, support for our police, and the courage to stand against chaos. President Trump is showing that courage. And we, the American people, must stand with him.
