Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Withdraw National Guard from Los Angeles
A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to the Trump administration's national security strategy, ordering the withdrawal of thousands of National Guard members deployed in Los Angeles. In a ruling issued on Wednesday, Judge Charles R. Breyer found that there was "no evidence" that troops were needed six months after protests over immigration ended.
The decision marks a major victory for Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who have long argued that the deployment of National Guard members to Los Angeles constituted an abuse of power. Breyer's ruling means that control of the Guardsmen still in LA must be transferred to Newsom, effectively ending the federalization of the California National Guard.
Breyer's opinion was scathing in its critique of the Trump administration's actions. "The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks and balances," he wrote. "Defendants, however, make clear that the only check they want is a blank one." The judge argued that the use of National Guard members by the Trump administration constituted a "national police force made up of state troops" - a designation that Newsom and Bonta have also criticized.
The decision was welcomed by Newsom, who accused Trump of deploying the Guard "against the very communities they took an oath to serve." California's attorney general, Rob Banta, described the Trump administration's actions as part of a "traveling national police force," arguing that the deployment of Guardsmen was a partisan ploy aimed at exerting control over specific communities.
The White House has vowed to appeal the decision, with a spokeswoman stating that President Trump exercised his lawful authority in deploying National Guard troops. However, the ruling is likely to face significant scrutiny from federal courts and may ultimately prove to be a turning point in the ongoing debate over the role of the military in domestic law enforcement.
As the country continues to grapple with issues of immigration, policing, and national security, Breyer's ruling serves as a reminder that even the most powerful individuals are subject to the rule of law. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for the future of law enforcement and national security policy in the United States.
A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to the Trump administration's national security strategy, ordering the withdrawal of thousands of National Guard members deployed in Los Angeles. In a ruling issued on Wednesday, Judge Charles R. Breyer found that there was "no evidence" that troops were needed six months after protests over immigration ended.
The decision marks a major victory for Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who have long argued that the deployment of National Guard members to Los Angeles constituted an abuse of power. Breyer's ruling means that control of the Guardsmen still in LA must be transferred to Newsom, effectively ending the federalization of the California National Guard.
Breyer's opinion was scathing in its critique of the Trump administration's actions. "The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks and balances," he wrote. "Defendants, however, make clear that the only check they want is a blank one." The judge argued that the use of National Guard members by the Trump administration constituted a "national police force made up of state troops" - a designation that Newsom and Bonta have also criticized.
The decision was welcomed by Newsom, who accused Trump of deploying the Guard "against the very communities they took an oath to serve." California's attorney general, Rob Banta, described the Trump administration's actions as part of a "traveling national police force," arguing that the deployment of Guardsmen was a partisan ploy aimed at exerting control over specific communities.
The White House has vowed to appeal the decision, with a spokeswoman stating that President Trump exercised his lawful authority in deploying National Guard troops. However, the ruling is likely to face significant scrutiny from federal courts and may ultimately prove to be a turning point in the ongoing debate over the role of the military in domestic law enforcement.
As the country continues to grapple with issues of immigration, policing, and national security, Breyer's ruling serves as a reminder that even the most powerful individuals are subject to the rule of law. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for the future of law enforcement and national security policy in the United States.
. I mean, I get why California officials were mad about it, but still, thousands of Guardsmen being deployed for what felt like a long time is just weird 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out in court 
, especially when it comes to something as important as the National Guard being deployed without any real evidence that they needed them here in LA. It's crazy how Gavin Newsom and Rob Bonta have been fighting for this all along and now they're getting some serious recognition for it 
. And honestly, I think it's a great reminder that even with all the power the President has, they still gotta answer to someone - in this case, Judge Breyer 
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it's like a total win for governor newsom and california in general! 
the idea that the trump administration was using the national guard just to exert control over specific communities is just so wrong 
but now the judge has spoken out and said nope, not gonna do that! 
it's all about respecting the rule of law and making sure everyone is treated equally, you know? 
i'm literally shaking with excitement thinking about all the implications this ruling could have for the future of law enforcement in our country... it's like a breath of fresh air 
... like, what's next? the military showing up at your doorstep just because some politician says so? 
it's crazy how much power they have, but at the same time you gotta respect the system and all that jazz. Judge Breyer's got some serious guts for calling out Trump like that though 
. this whole thing just feels so... Trump 
. anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in court and what the implications are for law enforcement and national security policy 
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. seems like a pretty clear abuse of power to me 
. let's see how the appeals go down 
president trump is being held accountable for his actions finally!!! i'm so proud of governor newsom and california's attorney general bonta for standing up for what's right 
it's not about partisan politics, it's about following the law and protecting our communities 
can't wait to see what happens next on this case 
just dropped - so Trumps govt had no legit reason to deploy National Guard in LA, lol what a move! they were basically using them as a tool to suppress protests 