Summary
A federal judge ordered President Trump's administration to stop using the California National Guard in Los Angeles. The judge ruled that the federal government needed approval from the state governor to deploy these troops. The situation involves disagreement between federal and state authorities over the use of military forces for domestic issues.
Key Facts
- A judge told the Trump administration to stop using California National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
- California officials argued the federal government needed permission from the state governor to deploy these troops.
- The deployment began in June, with more than 4,000 National Guard members first deployed, though numbers later decreased.
- The administration extended the mission until February and used troops in other cities like Portland, Oregon.
- The Trump administration argued the troops were needed for federal protection during protests and immigration enforcement actions.
- California sued, claiming misuse of the National Guard as a domestic force without state approval.
- The judge ruled this deployment illegal, and other similar attempts in Portland and Chicago were also blocked by courts.
