The City of Portland told CNN they received the letter while in court arguing against the potential National Guard deployment and are still reviewing the inquiry, but said the mayor has full faith in the police department. “We will not fund states that allow anarchy.” More federal resources will be sent “immediately” following Sortor’s arrest, DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin confirmed in a post on X. The ICE building in Portland has been the site of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies for months. Meanwhile, troops were getting supplies and training at a facility 100 miles away before starting patrols, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley told CNN affiliate KGW on Wednesday. The National Guard was getting further training and is expected in Portland in the coming days, Day told CNN on Wednesday.