13 Jun 2025, 05:05

Court Orders Trump to Return Control of California National Guard

A federal judge has ordered U.S. President Donald Trump to return control of the California National Guard to the state's governor.
The decision was made due to Trump's overreach of authority and violation of constitutional norms.
The administration has the option to appeal the ruling in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

This was reported by Associated Press, BBC, and NBC News.

Case Overview

Federal Judge Charles Breyer issued a temporary order requiring U.S. President Donald Trump to return control of the California National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom. This decision came after Trump deployed approximately 4,000 guard soldiers to Los Angeles without the governor's consent.

Reasons for the Decision

Judge Breyer noted that Trump exceeded his authority, pointing to violations of the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Governor Newsom filed a lawsuit, arguing that the deployment of the National Guard was illegal and that his involvement in immigration-related activities would only increase tensions.

State's Position

California Attorney General Rob Bonta challenged Trump's decision, stating that the administration did not follow the proper procedures required to nationalize the guard. Breyer indicated that the federal government did not notify Newsom as required by law.

Next Steps

Although the court's ruling does not take effect immediately, the Trump administration has the option to appeal it in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals by noon on Friday. This is seen as a significant step in addressing issues regarding the powers of the federal government and states in the context of military deployments.

Conclusions

The situation in Los Angeles remains tense, and local authorities assert that they are managing the situation without the need to involve the National Guard. The court noted that Trump's actions were illegal, and he must return control of the California National Guard to the governor.