A federal judge has ordered former U.S. President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California, calling his deployment of troops in Los Angeles “illegal” and a violation of constitutional limits. The ruling, effective Friday noon, marks a major legal setback for Trump amid ongoing tensions over immigration policies.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer slammed Trump’s decision to send 4,000 National Guard members and Marines to LA during protests, arguing it overstepped presidential authority and ignored the Tenth Amendment. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who sued to block the deployment, called the move a “win for state rights.”
🔥 Why it matters: The order highlights the clash between federal power and state autonomy, sparking debates about military use in domestic disputes. Protests erupted nationwide after Trump’s immigration crackdown, with critics comparing the deployment to “overreach straight out of a dystopian flick.”
📅 What’s next: The Trump administration has already appealed to the Ninth Circuit, while a June 20 hearing will decide if the restrictions become permanent. Legal experts say this could set a precedent for future federal-state showdowns.
💬 “This isn’t just about LA—it’s about who holds the power,” said a protester outside the courthouse. With tensions high, all eyes are on the Ninth Circuit’s next move.
