Summary
A federal judge decided that the Trump administration broke the law by ordering the National Guard to do police work in Los Angeles during protests. The judge's ruling is only for California but might affect similar situations in other places.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration used the National Guard for law enforcement during protests in Los Angeles.
- A federal judge ruled that this action was illegal.
- The judge's decision is based on the Posse Comitatus Act, which stops the military from acting as police in the U.S.
- The ruling is specific to California but may influence actions in other states.
- The events in California are similar to concerns in Chicago about potential federal actions.
