A federal judge has become the center of attention by issuing a temporary restraining order that forces U.S. President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California. The ruling comes after the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard troops and U.S. Marines in Los Angeles—an action deemed to have exceeded presidential authority and violated the Tenth Amendment during protests over an immigration crackdown.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer delivered the order following a heated hour-long hearing in San Francisco. California Governor Gavin Newsom had taken legal steps to block the deployment, arguing that the use of military forces on state soil infringed on California's rights. This decision has only fueled the ongoing debate over federal versus state authority, further intensifying political tensions. 🚨
During the proceedings, a Justice Department lawyer argued that courts should not interfere with the president’s decisions regarding military deployments. Nonetheless, Judge Breyer expressed serious doubts about whether the statutory conditions—typically reserving National Guard command to state leadership—had been met. The restraining order is set to take effect at noon on Friday, allowing time for appeals, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for June 20 to consider making the restrictions permanent.
The Trump administration has already filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, indicating that this legal battle is far from over. This dynamic ruling reminds us that checks and balances play a crucial role in safeguarding the limits of executive power.
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Judge orders Trump to return control of National Guard to California
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