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We start this morning with the latest developments in President Trump’s attempts to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

A primary sticking point in U.S. appeals court yesterday was whether violence or the threat of violence at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland warranted military intervention.

OPB law and justice reporter Conrad Wilson continues to cover the case and has a report from yesterday’s hearing. If you want to dive deeper, we also have a full transcript of oral arguments.

In other news, a new report shows how Bend is getting less and less affordable. Plus, farmers and farmworkers alike are having trouble with the state’s new overtime law​​​​​​​.

This morning’s newsletter ends on a lighter note with a visit to the Oregon Donkey Sanctuary.

Here’s your First Look at Friday’s news.

—Bradley W. Parks

Judges skeptical of order blocking Trump’s troop deployment to Portland

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit expressed skepticism yesterday toward a temporary order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying members of the Oregon National Guard to a federal immigration building in Portland.

Attorneys for the Trump administration argued before a three-judge panel that the president has the authority to federalize and deploy the Guard over Gov. Tina Kotek’s objections.

They asked the appeals court to overturn a temporary restraining order issued Oct. 4 by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut.

The judges also used yesterday’s hearing to question whether the judiciary has the authority to put limitations on National Guard deployments if the president believes it is necessary. (Conrad Wilson)

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Related: Full transcript of appeals court hearing on National Guard deployment

President Trump’s push for the military in US cities ramps up in the courts and the streets

From Portland to Chicago to Texas, President Trump’s pushes for military forces in American cities is ramping up in the courts and in multiple American cities. WBEZ’s Arcaceli Gómez-Aldana and the Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez join us to discuss the situation in their communities. Stream the conversation live today at 10 a.m.

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3 things to know this morning

• At a meeting of the Cabinet at the White House yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she is “looking at new facilities to purchase” in Portland. She didn’t specify what kind of buildings or for what use. (Alex Zielinski) 
• Three years ago, Oregon passed a law requiring employers to pay farmworkers overtime. The law sought to limit workplace injuries and boost pay for workers. Instead, farmers say they can’t afford it — and many farmworkers also say it’s costing them money. (Alejandro Figueroa) 
• A report newly published by the city of Bend shows that the Central Oregon city is losing low- to moderate-income earners, while the wealthiest residents make an outsized share of earnings. (Kathryn Styer Martínez)

Headlines from around the Northwest

• Oregon state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 (Lauren Dake)
• US citizen to file suit after targeted ICE arrest in Portland (Holly Bartholomew)
• Incoming Trail Blazers owner tells court his group can afford team without disputed investor (Kyra Buckley)
• Zenith Energy gets critical permit for fuel terminal in Portland (April Ehrlich)
• Ashland plans practice wildfire evacuation drill for Saturday (Jane Vaughan)

Listen in on OPB’s daily conversation

“Think Out Loud” airs at noon and 8 p.m. weekdays on OPB Radio, opb.org and the OPB News app. Today’s planned topics (subject to change):

• Portland musician Mary Flower talks about her career performing and teaching guitar 
• Pendleton prison wins top honors at national prison journalism contest

Oregon Donkey Sanctuary offers respite to animals and visitors alike

When you first enter the Oregon Donkey Sanctuary you see a quintessentially bucolic scene: a big red barn surrounded by green fields where a couple dozen donkeys graze peacefully, all nestled in a picturesque dell just east of Oregon City.

But there’s more going on here than meets the eye, and it’s all due to the donkeys.

“Donkeys are like big dogs. They don’t bite. They don’t kick. They’re very calm,” said sanctuary co-owner Jim Urquhart.

If words like “calm” and “curious” don’t sound like words you’d associate with donkeys, then the Urquharts want to change your mind. (Jule Gilfillan)

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