President Donald Trump described Portland as “War ravaged” and confirmed the deployment of federal troops to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland due to ongoing protests.

The Appeals Court allowed Trump to deploy the National Guard into Portland, Oregon, however it is still in the courts as to whether it is constitutional.

But is Portland really war ravaged?

“Saying its war ravaged is a big exaggeration,” said Alexander Piña Canche, a Portland citizen. “I think that Portland has high numbers of crime, but it’s not war ravaged.”

Even visitors from other cities don’t believe Portland is war ravaged and don’t agree with the deployment of the National Guard.

“I think it’s unnecessary,” said Amiee Gustafson, a teacher at Sedro-Woolley High School. “I have felt pretty safe there when I visited in the past.”

Now that The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed Trump to deploy the National Guard into Portland. How do people feel about President Trump being able to deploy the National Guard?

“This has sparked fear,” said Piña. “It may be possible that we may see more ICE agents as well in our neighborhoods and most of my community and my family are immigrants.”

A trial has begun to determine whether Trump’s deployment of the National Guard was lawful. The city and state say he did not meet the requirements for the deployment while the Federal Government says it’s justified to protect the area.

“I would hope it isn’t completely politically motivated, but it kind of feels that way,” said Gustafson. ”I would imagine that they’re feeling anxious and attacked by the federal government.”