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A federal judge has determined that President Donald Trump acted unlawfully by taking control of the California National Guard during protests related to ICE in Los Angeles.
U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer made this ruling on Thursday, supporting Governor Gavin Newsom and ordering Trump to immediately return the National Guard’s authority to the state.
Breyer stated, “His actions were illegal—overstepping his statutory powers and breaching the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. He must return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of California immediately.”
The ruling emphasized that “Federalism is not optional,” noting that even the president cannot enact laws unilaterally.
JUDGE EXAMINES TRUMP’S CONTROL OVER NATIONAL GUARD, AFFIRMS US IS NOT A ‘KING GEORGE’ MONARCHY
National Guard personnel are stationed around downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, 2025, following a protest against an immigration raid the previous night. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Recent protests against ICE have escalated into riots, looting, and confrontations with federal agents in Los Angeles. Trump issued a declaration claiming federal authority, which Breyer rejected as lacking constitutional support.
In response, Judge Breyer granted the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order, effectively stopping federal control of the California National Guard.
The ruling stated, “Defendants are temporarily ENJOINED from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles.” It also mandated that “Defendants return control of the National Guard to Governor Newsom.”
TRUMP INFORMS JUDGE HE DOES NOT REQUIRE NEWSOM’S APPROVAL TO ADDRESS RIOTERS AND DEPLOY THE NATIONAL GUARD
A protester throws debris into a fire while Border Patrol officers in riot gear monitor the area outside an industrial park in Paramount, California, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
The court has postponed the order until noon on June 13, 2025, providing the defendants a limited timeframe to comply. Additionally, the plaintiffs are required to post a small bond of $100 within 24 hours.
Looking ahead, Judge Breyer has set a hearing to ascertain if the temporary restraining order should be converted into a preliminary injunction.
Breyer noted, “Defendants are further ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE as to why a preliminary injunction should not be granted.” The hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
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