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House backs bill to limit certain federal orders to Oregon National Guard over law‑enforcement uses
Summary
House passage of House Bill 39 54 clarifies state authority over the Oregon National Guard and bars state legal assistance to federal activations for domestic law‑enforcement uses deemed inconsistent with posse comitatus principles.
The Oregon House on June 20 approved House Bill 39 54, a measure clarifying the governor’s authority over the Oregon National Guard and restricting certain state legal assistance related to federal mobilizations for domestic law‑enforcement activities.
Sponsor Representative Paul Evans framed the bill as a preventative measure to preserve federalism and guard against requests that would place service members in domestic law enforcement roles. On the floor Evans said the bill “clarifies the appropriate duties of the Oregon National Guard” and that it is meant to respect the Posse Comitatus Act and the state’s constitutional roles.
Under the bill’s framework,…
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