In a controversial decision, President Donald Trump retains control over approximately 4,000 National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles in response to protests against his immigration policies, following a ruling by a US appeals court. The court determined that Trump acted within his rights to send troops to safeguard federal personnel and property despite the objections voiced by city leaders and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
US Appeals Court Upholds Trump's Control of National Guard in Los Angeles
US Appeals Court Upholds Trump's Control of National Guard in Los Angeles
A recent ruling allows President Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in LA amidst local opposition.
The troop mobilization, initiated amid significant civil unrest and demonstrations against immigration enforcement, faced criticism from local officials who labeled it an unnecessary and provocative action. A previous ruling from a lower court, which deemed Trump's actions illegal due to non-compliance with congressional law regarding state National Guard deployments, has now been stayed, allowing the continued presence of the troops.
The three-judge panel stated that President Trump's failure to properly inform California's governor did not strip him of his lawful authority to activate the National Guard. Following the ruling, Trump hailed it as a significant victory, emphasizing the government's role in providing protection when local police may be inadequate. He expressed gratitude towards the court's decision, stating, "America is proud of you tonight!"
Contrarily, Governor Newsom criticized the ruling, stating that it enables an authoritarian approach to military deployment against citizens without justification. He asserted his commitment to preventing what he termed as Trump's unwarranted use of military force. Trump had also dispatched approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles, further escalating tensions with local leadership.
The court's ruling leads to the continued operational deployment of the National Guard troops, purportedly to protect federal immigration agents as they conduct raids across the city. The legal controversy echoes historical precedents, marking the first time a president has deployed troops without gubernatorial consent since the civil rights era.
The three-judge panel stated that President Trump's failure to properly inform California's governor did not strip him of his lawful authority to activate the National Guard. Following the ruling, Trump hailed it as a significant victory, emphasizing the government's role in providing protection when local police may be inadequate. He expressed gratitude towards the court's decision, stating, "America is proud of you tonight!"
Contrarily, Governor Newsom criticized the ruling, stating that it enables an authoritarian approach to military deployment against citizens without justification. He asserted his commitment to preventing what he termed as Trump's unwarranted use of military force. Trump had also dispatched approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles, further escalating tensions with local leadership.
The court's ruling leads to the continued operational deployment of the National Guard troops, purportedly to protect federal immigration agents as they conduct raids across the city. The legal controversy echoes historical precedents, marking the first time a president has deployed troops without gubernatorial consent since the civil rights era.
