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flag Trump-approved National Guard deployment to Portland to protect federal facilities costs $3.8M, faces legal challenge.

flag A planned deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to Portland, authorized by President Donald Trump to protect federal facilities amid protests near an ICE office, is estimated to cost at least $3.8 million for pay and allowances over 80 days, according to the Oregon Military Department. flag The troops, drawn from Salem and Woodburn, will undergo training in crowd control and use of force before deployment. flag The federal government will cover costs, though additional expenses for logistics are not yet finalized. flag The move, criticized by some lawmakers as politically motivated and unnecessary, follows claims of violent threats, though reports describe ongoing community activities in Portland. flag A federal judge is set to consider a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment as part of a broader lawsuit.

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