Judge rules Trump deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law
A federal judge ruled that former president Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles to combat crime violated federal law. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer of the Northern District of california issued the order, stating that the use of military troops to enforce civilian laws in California breaches the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits federal troops’ involvement in such activities.Although troops had been deployed amid protests and instances of violence, Judge Breyer noted there was no rebellion and civilian law enforcement was capable of managing the situation. This decision is considered a legal victory for California Governor Gavin Newsom and raises crucial questions regarding presidential authority over troop deployments for domestic law enforcement. The ruling is currently paused pending further legal actions.
Judge rules Trump deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law
A federal judge on Tuesday barred the Trump administration from sending the National Guard to fight crime in California, ruling the president’s deployment of troops violated federal law.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued the order for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, according to a court filing.
Breyer prohibited the use of troops deployed in California and any other military troops in the state to “execute the laws,” but he paused his ruling pending further legal action.
The ruling follows a three-day trial last month. Breyer ruled that Trump’s actions violated the Posse Comitatus Act, a federal law sharply limiting the use of federal troops to enforce civilian laws.
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“There were indeed protests in Los Angeles, and some individuals engaged in violence,” Breyer wrote. “Yet there was no rebellion, nor was civilian law enforcement unable to respond to the protests and enforce the law.”
The ruling is a win for Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and raises legal questions about presidential authority.
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