Court Affirms Trump’s Authority Over National Guard in California
In a recent unanimous decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump retains control over the National Guard troops stationed in Los Angeles. This ruling reverses a prior decision that would have handed command of these forces back to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The appeals court firmly backed the president’s actions, stating that he likely acted within his legal rights. They pointed out that under specific legal provisions, the president is authorized to federalize the National Guard when necessary to enforce federal laws.
The court also contested Governor Newsom’s claim that the president’s actions should be exempt from judicial review. While it was noted that the president did not follow the legal requirement to inform the governor prior to deployment, the judges affirmed that Newsom lacked the authority to challenge the president’s order.
This situation marks a significant moment in governance, as Trump is the first president to deploy a state’s National Guard without the governor’s consent since 1965. The ruling underscores the balance of power between state and federal authorities in matters of national security and law enforcement.
More details on this ongoing story will follow as it develops.
