Court Upholds Trump's Control Over National Guard Troops in LA
An appeals court has allowed President Trump to retain control over National Guard troops he deployed in Los Angeles following immigration raid protests, overturning a lower court decision. The case may affect presidential power over domestic military deployment, as tensions between federal authority and state governance continue.
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An appeals court has sided with President Donald Trump, allowing him to maintain control over National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles amid protests on immigration raids. This decision overturns a prior ruling that found Trump acted illegally without California Gov. Gavin Newsom's consent.
The deployment marks the first time since 1965 that a president has federalized a state National Guard without the governor's approval. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals determined Trump's actions were likely lawful, highlighting sufficient evidence of violent protest actions necessitating federal intervention.
The court ruling has broader implications for presidential power inside the U.S., with ongoing debate about federal vs. state authority in military deployment. Newsom opposes the move, citing overreach and resource misallocation, but the legal battle continues as the appeals court temporarily supports Trump's command.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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