Kotek told reporters she spoke directly with President Trump before Sunday’s order and urged him not to send troops. (Claire Rush/ AP)
"Oregon communities are stable, and our local officials have been clear: we have the capacity to manage public safety without federal interference," Rayfield said in a statement.
On Saturday, Trump posted on Truth Social that he had directed Hegseth to send "all necessary Troops to protect war-ravaged Portland, and any other ICE facilities under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists."
Kotek also said Saturday she had spoken directly with the president before Sunday’s order and had urged him not to send in troops.
"Our city is a far cry from the war-ravaged community he has posted on social media," Kotek told reporters at a news conference at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
"There is no insurrection, there is no threat to national security and there is no need for military troops in our major city," she added.
PORTLAND MAYOR WARNS CITY TO FIX HOMELESS PROBLEM BEFORE TRUMP 'DEPLOYS BULLDOZERS'
Two protesters appeared to have used riot shields in an attempt to protect themselves from the munitions fired at them by police outside the ICE field office in Portland, Ore. (X/@KatieDaviscourt)
The lawsuit follows a similar case filed by California in June, after the administration sent troops to Los Angeles.
"This will only serve to divide us as a nation and community under the guise of caring about public safety," Rayfield said. "The number of necessary troops is zero."
"As standing policy, the Department does not comment on active litigation. We have no comment on this nor the Oregon ARNG deployment at this time," a Department of War spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich contributed to this report.
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