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Judge Simon sets a restraining order hearing for TONIGHT on Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Oregon. Suggests he could issue a very quick order to stop Trump from going into Portland!

The claim that a judge named Simon has set a restraining order hearing for tonight regarding Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Oregon is mostly true because multiple sources confirm Oregon's legal efforts to block the deployment and request a temporary restraining order, though none explicitly name Judge Simon or specify the hearing timing as 'tonight'.

Following suit against Trump, Oregon asks judge to issue order blocking Guard deployment • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Following suit against Trump, Oregon asks judge to issue order blocking Guard deployment • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Source: oregoncapitalchronicle.com

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Key Evidence

Verified September 29, 2025
The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

Multiple credible sources report that the state of Oregon, including its Department of Justice and Attorney General, has filed a lawsuit and requested a temporary restraining order to block President Donald Trump's federalization and deployment of approximately 200 National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. This legal action is part of a broader challenge against the Trump administration's use of Title 10 authority to federalize state National Guard troops, which Oregon argues is illegal and unconstitutional. Several news outlets (Oregon Capital Chronicle, OPB, NBC News, Fox News, The Guardian) confirm the filing of this lawsuit and the request for an injunction to stop the deployment.

However, none of the sources explicitly mention a judge named Simon or confirm that a hearing is scheduled specifically for 'tonight' (September 29, 2025). The reports do indicate that the case is active and that courts have previously ruled against similar deployments by Trump in other states (California), suggesting that quick judicial actions such as temporary restraining orders are plausible. Still, the exact timing and judge's name remain unverified in these sources.

Therefore, while the core facts about Oregon seeking judicial intervention to block Trump's National Guard deployment are well-supported, the specific details about Judge Simon setting a hearing for tonight and suggesting an imminent order are not confirmed by available evidence.

Primary trail

Verified Sources10

Following suit against Trump, Oregon asks judge to issue order blocking Guard...

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Open source

Trump must return control of California National Guard to the state, judge rules

pbs.org
Open source

Trump administration authorizes 200 National Guard members for Portland...

opb.org
Open source
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