In a pivotal decision, a US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump maintains authority over National Guard troops stationed in Los Angeles, amid city and state leaders' objections.
Trump Retains Control Over National Guard Troops in Los Angeles
Trump Retains Control Over National Guard Troops in Los Angeles
US court ruling allows continued deployment of 4,000 troops amidst immigration protests
The US appeals court's ruling affirms President Donald Trump's control over approximately 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, following his deployment of these forces in response to protests against his immigration policies. Local officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, labeled the deployment a provocative measure.
In a unanimous ruling issued on Thursday, a three-judge panel stated that Trump's actions were justified to "protect federal personnel... [and] property." This ruling reverses a prior decision from a lower court that deemed Trump's actions illegal due to failure to comply with Congressional law regarding the deployment of state National Guards. The earlier ruling from Judge Charles Breyer mandated that control of the California National Guard be returned to the state governor.
Despite the earlier court's objection, Trump's administration quickly appealed the ruling. Following the recent decision, Trump expressed his satisfaction, proclaiming it a "big win" on social media, reinforcing his stance on the federal responsibility to ensure order across cities nationally.
In a counter-response, Governor Newsom critiqued the decision, insisting that Trump's assertion of unbridled authority over the National Guard was unjustifiable and contrary to the law. He emphasized that no one, not even the President, operates above legal scrutiny, vowing to monitor the situation closely. The court's ruling permits ongoing deployment to Los Angeles, where the troops are said to be safeguarding federal agents and property during immigration enforcement actions. Notably, Trump also ordered the deployment of 700 Marines to the city, making it clear that military presence in civil matters has not occurred in over 50 years without state governor consent.
In a unanimous ruling issued on Thursday, a three-judge panel stated that Trump's actions were justified to "protect federal personnel... [and] property." This ruling reverses a prior decision from a lower court that deemed Trump's actions illegal due to failure to comply with Congressional law regarding the deployment of state National Guards. The earlier ruling from Judge Charles Breyer mandated that control of the California National Guard be returned to the state governor.
Despite the earlier court's objection, Trump's administration quickly appealed the ruling. Following the recent decision, Trump expressed his satisfaction, proclaiming it a "big win" on social media, reinforcing his stance on the federal responsibility to ensure order across cities nationally.
In a counter-response, Governor Newsom critiqued the decision, insisting that Trump's assertion of unbridled authority over the National Guard was unjustifiable and contrary to the law. He emphasized that no one, not even the President, operates above legal scrutiny, vowing to monitor the situation closely. The court's ruling permits ongoing deployment to Los Angeles, where the troops are said to be safeguarding federal agents and property during immigration enforcement actions. Notably, Trump also ordered the deployment of 700 Marines to the city, making it clear that military presence in civil matters has not occurred in over 50 years without state governor consent.
