Federal Appeals Court Reviews Trump National Guard Deployment California

President Donald Trump's unilateral deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles amid protests has sparked a significant legal battle over states' rights and presidential authority. California Governor Gavin Newsom challenged the deployment, arguing it violated state sovereignty and federal laws restricting military involvement in civilian law enforcement, and a federal district court ruled the deployment unlawful, ordering the return of control of the National Guard to California. The Trump administration contends that the deployment is necessary to restore order and protect federal properties, but the court found that the situation did not meet the legal threshold of a rebellion or invasion required under Title 10 for federalizing the National Guard. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily stayed the lower court ruling and will hear arguments on the matter, with widespread protests and political tensions continuing nationwide. This case highlights the ongoing debate over the limits of presidential power in domestic military interventions and federal-state relations amid civil unrest. Local governments and officials nationwide have expressed alarm over the federal government's actions, underscoring the broader implications for American federalism.