9th Circuit to Hear Trump California National Guard Control Appeal

The legal dispute over control of the California National Guard between President Donald Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom is set for a hearing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. A federal judge ruled that Trump overstepped his authority by federalizing the National Guard without following congressionally mandated procedures, ordering the troops' return to state control. However, the Ninth Circuit temporarily blocked this order, allowing Trump to retain command while the case proceeds. Trump's administration argues that under Title 32, the President can command National Guard units for federal missions, whereas Newsom's administration contends this violates the Tenth Amendment and state rights. The dispute arose after Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid protests following immigration enforcement actions. The case could ultimately reach the Supreme Court, which has a conservative majority including justices appointed by Trump, adding further significance to the outcome.