Trump plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon; governor says it is "not needed here"The state of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the president said he will send troops to Portland, state Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Sunday. Tina Kotek authorizing 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to the city of Portland, Rayfield said in a news release. The lawsuit argued that Mr. Trump lacks authority to federalize the National Guard. "Sending in 200 National Guard troops to guard a single building is not normal. Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, have pushed back on Mr. Trump's comments and plans to send troops to the city.