Trump Carries On: National Guard Stays Deployed in LA – Appeals Court Overturns Lower Ruling
Court Grants Trump Approval for National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
In an unexpected turn of events, President Trump is still calling the shots when it comes to the National Guard in Los Angeles. A federal appeals court has stepped in, overturning a previous decision that deemed the President's move to control the troops as unlawful.
The battle between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom intensified when the President took control of the California National Guard, deploying over 4,000 soldiers to Los Angeles. However, a judge in San Francisco countered this action, ordering the troops back under Newsom's control.
But wait, there's more! A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals succinctly stated that the conditions in LA warranted Trump's jurisdiction, particularly to enforce federal immigration laws. This panel comprised judges appointed by both Trump and Biden, disregarding the viewpoint of a lower court judge who deemed the protests as not severe enough to justify the President's action.
The court's verdict was clear: "Upon appropriate consideration of the President's decision, we conclude that he probably acted within his authority in federalizing the National Guard."
Now, let's dive a little deeper into the details, shall we? The brawl between the President and the governing bodies hasn't gone unnoticed. Critics point out potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, a law that restricts the use of military forces for domestic law enforcement. However, the opinion of the appeals court maintains the President's legitimate stance, citing evidence of violent protests attacking federal officers, property, and causing closures of federal buildings.
This ruling only addresses a temporary restraining order issued by District Judge Charles Breyer and leaves room for the state to continue pursuing further appeals, perhaps even up to the Supreme Court.
So, buckle up, folks. This legal tangle may just continue to twist and turn in the upcoming weeks. Perhaps we'll witness more unexpected twists in this political parking lot drama.
Sources: ntv.de, as
[1] New York Times (NYT)
[2] Fox News
[3] Federal documents dated June 19, 2025
[4] Legal challenge to California National Guard deployment
[5] Reuters
- I'm not going to be here to witness how the political parking lot drama unfolds as the legal challenge to the California National Guard deployment, initially deemed unlawful, is now being seen as legitimate by the appeals court.
- Meanwhile, in the realm of war-and-conflicts and general-news, the court's decision to uphold President Trump's jurisdiction over the National Guard in Los Angeles echoes broader implications for the balance of power between federal and state governments, potentially influencing future politics.
