In a ruling on Thursday night, the 9th circuit court of appeals ruled that President Donald Trump can maintain control over National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles. The decision reverses a lower court ruling that found President Trump acted unlawfully by deploying the troops without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom. This marks the first instance since 1965 where a president has deployed a state National Guard without the governor’s approval.
The deployment followed protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles. The legal battle centers on the president’s authority to activate National Guard troops without state consent. The appeals court’s decision allows the troops to remain under federal control, despite the opposition from the state’s governor.
The case has highlighted tensions between federal and state powers, with Governor Newsom arguing that the deployment was unnecessary and an overreach of presidential authority. The ruling may set a precedent for future conflicts between state and federal governments regarding the control of National Guard forces.
As reported by Reuters, this decision is part of ongoing legal and political debates surrounding the use of National Guard troops in domestic situations. The situation remains fluid, with potential for further legal challenges.
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