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President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland is off again on again.

Last month, the commander in chief deployed National Guardsmen to Portland amid protests at an ICE facility downtown. A Trump-appointed judge temporarily blocked the deployment, saying the “generally peaceful” protests could be handled by “regular law enforcement,” but on Monday, an appellate court overturned that temporary restraining order.

The 2-1 majority, both Trump appointees, said the President’s orders were justified because protests created an “inability” to enforce immigration law; the dissenting judge, a Clinton appointee, said the deployment is “not merely absurd” but dangerous. More appeals are expected.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has agreed to review a case on whether drug users can possess guns (currently illegal). A lower court ruled that they can, unless they are under the influence—meaning past drug use doesn’t negate someone’s Second Amendment rights.

PRAY WITH US
It’s profoundly good news that justice is ultimately in God’s hands, because He sees all, doesn’t play favorites, and always gets justice just right. Commit justice into God’s hands:

Give President Trump, local officials, and judges wisdom and humility to pursue the common good. Strengthen officers to walk in righteousness and courage, and make the courts impartial and discerning as they respond to legal challenges. Embolden me to protect the rights of my vulnerable neighbors, and position your people as beacons of peace and hope amid political turmoil.
(see Psalm 106:3; Proverbs 31:8-9; Matthew 5:14-16; Titus 3:1-7)