Texas Troop Deployments to Oregon & Illinois Tied up in Federal Courts
US Border News Weekly Newsletter
THE WEEK’S US BORDER NEWS IN BRIEF:
News involving U.S. border security and immigration from October 4 to October 11, 2025, includes federal judges temporarily blocking the deployment of troops in Chicago and Portland. New Department of Homeland Security (DHS) statistics reveal a record-low number of migrant apprehensions in fiscal year 2025. And billions of dollars have been awarded for the construction of a “smart” border wall.
Chicago, Illinois Immigration Protests & Enforcement:
Chicago deployment blocked: A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, a move opposed by state and local officials. The judge described the administration’s justifications as “unreliable”.
Controversies in Chicago: Tensions in Chicago remain high amid a federal immigration enforcement operation. An incident in which a Border Patrol agent shot and wounded a woman in early October has led to protests.
Portland, Oregon Immigration Protests & Enforcement:
National Guard lawsuit: A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the deployment of any National Guard units in Portland in connection with the protests.
Property dispute: The City of Portland is reportedly considering taking over the lease of the ICE facility. In a separate but related case involving a similar facility in Chicago, a federal judge ordered ICE to remove a security fence.
High-level visits: On October 7, 2025, Portland police monitored protests during a visit from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Federal investigation: A federal investigation has been announced regarding how Portland police have handled ICE protests, although the police chief has denied accusations of working with protesters
Other Immigration & Border Security News:
Declining fiscal year apprehensions: DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that Border Patrol agents apprehended 237,565 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2025—the lowest annual number since 1970.
Migration courts quieted by shutdown: A recent government shutdown has halted some immigration court operations, though enforcement actions and detentions have continued.
New “Smart Wall” contracts: CBP announced $4.5 billion in contracts for “Smart Wall” construction along the southwest border.
FINALLY, IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
(Stories covered by US Border News during the past week)
US Coast Guard Apprehends 125+ Aliens at Sea
In multiple recent incidents
Texas Troops Caught in Fed vs States Immigration Battles (Again)
Oregon & Illinois fight Texas deployments to their states
Texas “Badlands” See Illegal Alien Uptick - With Fatal Results
Tragedy in West Texas
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Abrazos,
Jack Beavers
