Federal appeals court ruling keeps Oregon National Guard federalized ahead of oral arguments Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB

At a news conference Wednesday, Portland police released their first description of a possible culprit, but declined to provide any details about a possible motive for the attacks.

U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut heard arguments Friday over whether to issue a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s deployment of the Oregon National Guard in Portland.

Attorneys representing the firefighter said they have not been able to locate him since he landed in federal custody.