Summary
A judge has ruled that it was illegal for the Trump administration to use National Guard troops during immigration protests in Los Angeles. The ruling stated that sending these troops violated a federal law meant to prevent the military from enforcing domestic laws. However, the judge did not order the removal of the remaining troops.
Key Facts
- A judge found the Trump administration's use of the National Guard during protests in Los Angeles illegal.
- The ruling was made by Judge Charles Breyer.
- The administration was found to have violated federal law.
- The judge did not require the troops to be withdrawn immediately.
- California argued that deploying these troops breached a law against military enforcement of domestic laws.
- The Trump administration claimed they were protecting federal officers, not enforcing laws.
- They argued the Posse Comitatus Act did not apply in this situation.
- The legal authority cited allowed presidential deployment of troops.
