Make Way, Mr. President: Court Proclaims National Guard Deployment in LA Unlawful
Los Angeles' National Guard deployment deemed unlawful by the court.
Let's cut to the chase, folks. A Cali court has given President Donny boy a good old-fashioned smackdown, declaring that his National Guard deployment in LA is straight-up unconstitutional. Judge Chuck Breyer from the San Fran district court decided to lend a helping hand to the Golden State after it filed an emergency plea. The court ruled that Trump had gone rogue, abusing his powers, and ordered the National Guard's command to be handed back to California. So, grab some popcorn, ‘cause this story's about to get good.
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, wasn't too excited about Trump's plan to deploy thousands of National Guard troopers and even Marines in LA due to the city's protests against the administration's migration policy. Newsom publicly lambasted Trump, calling for an end to the "unwarranted militarization" of LA.
In the good ol' US of A, states usually govern their National Guard members. But in times of war or national emergencies, the Prez can seize control. The National Guard is like the military's Swiss Army knife, ready to roll in times of natural disasters, riots, or other crises.
The protests against Trump's tough migration policies and ICE raids led to demonstrations in LA. In response, Trump ordered 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 regular infantry to be deployed in LA, with the troops gradually arriving and planned to stay until the threats dwindle, per Trump's wishes. So far, the deployment's expected timeline is a 60-day max.
This move is a rarity, as no US President has taken control of a state's National Guard since 1965, when the state declared its opposition. Breyer deemed these demonstrations "far from a rebellion," and this whole thing has sparked heated debates about the separation of powers and the role of the military in domestic affairs.
Facts and Citations:
- The legal foundation for the deployment rests on Title 10 of the U.S. Code, section 12406.
- California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, citing lack of consultation and an unconstitutional action.
- The court has already issued a temporary restraining order that will take effect on Friday. The US government plans to appeal the ruling.
- Tensions between federal and state powers are reflected in these developments, with critics contending that Trump's actions exceed his power and undermine constitutional checks and balances.
Sources: ntv.de, ino/dpa
The Commission, amidst the ongoing debates about the separation of powers and the role of the military in domestic affairs, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, an issue that might arise from the use of radiation detection devices by law enforcement during protests. In the world of general-news and crime-and-justice, the deployment of National Guard troops in LA, sparked by the protests against the administration's migration policy, has been deemed unconstitutional by a Cali court, highlighting the politics of the situation.
