A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump may continue exercising federal authority over the California National Guard, even as Governor Gavin Newsom pursues litigation challenging the move.
The three-judge panel extended a hold on U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer’s June 12 order, which had found Trump’s activation of the Guard into federal service to be unlawful. Newsom’s lawsuit argues that the federal deployment interferes with the state’s control over its militia.
The dispute traces back to the deployment of hundreds of troops to Los Angeles amid protests and unrest, sparking debate over the separation of state and federal powers. Legal experts say the case could shape how the National Guard is used nationwide in future emergencies.
As the appeal winds through the 9th Circuit, and possibly to the Supreme Court, citizens and lawmakers alike are watching closely. For young global audiences, this showdown offers a real-world lesson in checks and balances during domestic crises.
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U.S. court lets Trump retain control of California National Guard
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