Title: Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Federal Control Over California National Guard
Washington — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Thursday upheld a federal stay against a lower court’s ruling that would have mandated President Trump to relinquish control of California’s National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom. The unanimous decision from the three-judge panel allows President Trump to maintain approximately 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, aimed at safeguarding federal properties and U.S. immigration agents during heightened enforcement operations.
In early June, Trump federalized the National Guard using Title 10, a law permitting such action during times of "rebellion" or threats to federal law enforcement. This move triggered a lawsuit from Newsom, who contested the deployment, claiming it was unconstitutional and exceeded the president’s authority. A federal district judge had sided with Newsom, ruling that Trump had overstepped his jurisdiction in federalizing the troops.
The appeals court, noting the president’s lawful use of Title 10, stated that the executive branch should be given deference in military decisions. The court dismissed Newsom’s assertion that the president must seek the governor’s permission before invoking federal control over the National Guard, stating that such a requirement does not equate to a veto.
Despite the ruling, Newsom expressed his discontent, emphasizing that the president cannot act unilaterally like a monarch. The National Guard’s deployment in response to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles has raised concerns about escalating tensions and potential violence.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to celebrate the ruling as a significant reinforcement of presidential power, asserting that federal forces are essential for public safety when state and local law enforcement are unable to manage civil unrest.
As tensions simmer over immigration enforcement policies, this legal battle exemplifies the ongoing friction between federal and state authorities in the current political climate.
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