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Court determines Trump's claims are validated
Breaking News: U.S. President Donald Trump clinches another victory in his clash with California Governor Gavin Newsom over the National Guard deployment. In a ruling on Thursday evening, a federal appeals court in San Francisco permitted the federal government to retain control over the approximately 4,000 National Guard troops Trump had dispatched to Los Angeles due to protests.
The court's decision overturned a preliminary injunction from a San Francisco district court that labeled the deployment of the National Guard by the U.S. government unlawful a week prior. Earlier, the appeals court had provisionally stayed the order after the U.S. government filed an appeal.
In a 3-judge panel, including two judges appointed by Trump and one by former President Joe Biden, the court ruled unanimously in favor of Trump.
The Legal Battle Continues
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to hail the decision as a "major win" for the country, assuring "we will persist in protecting and defending law-abiding Americans."
Governor Newsom expressed discontent with a statement and vowed to carry on challenging "President Trump's autocratic use of U.S. soldiers against citizens." The West Coast state can now request the appeals court to reconsider the case or appeal directly to the Supreme Court, according to the New York Times.
Protests Prompting the Dispute
The disagreement between the U.S. government and the West Coast state arose from protests against Trump's firm immigration policy and ICE immigration raids. The U.S. government mobilized 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 regular marine infantry for deployment in Los Angeles. These forces are expected to remain in the city until any existing threats dissipate, according to Trump's wishes. The deployment was originally slated for a maximum of 60 days.
California's Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, strongly criticized the deployment. Typically, control over the National Guard is held by the states, but in the event of war or national emergencies, the U.S. President can assume command. The National Guard is a military reserve unit and forms part of the U.S. Armed Forces, able to be deployed in cases of natural disasters, riots, or internal emergencies.
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During this legal conflict, President Trump has been accused by Governor Newsom of unlawfully federalizing the California National Guard (CalGuard) and militarizing Los Angeles without consent from the state and inappropriately using military forces in civilian contexts. The court proceedings remain active, as both parties seek a judicial resolution concerning the bounds of federal power versus state rights in regards to National Guard deployment and usage. [1][2][3][4]
- The ongoing legal battle between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom revolves around policy-and-legislation, specifically the National Guard deployment, which is a significant issue in the realm of politics.
- The dispute over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, prompted by the protests against the president's firm immigration policy, has led to a debate on the boundaries of federal power versus state rights, a topic that falls under the general-news category, particularly addressing issues related to the military, law enforcement, and civil rights.
