Federal Judge Denies Newsom Bid to Block Trump Troops in Los Angeles

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a temporary restraining order seeking to block President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the Department of Defense from deploying military troops, including the National Guard and Marines, in Los Angeles to respond to immigration-related protests. Newsom's lawsuit argues that the deployment is an unconstitutional overreach and an unprecedented use of military force against peaceful protests, emphasizing that the protests have not constituted a rebellion or insurrection. The Trump administration and the Justice Department have countered that Newsom's motion is legally meritless, asserting that the president has broad discretion under federal law to deploy the military to suppress domestic disturbances and that the restraining order would jeopardize federal operations and safety. A federal judge, Charles R. Breyer, declined to immediately limit the National Guard's activities and scheduled a hearing to consider arguments from both sides, delaying a ruling on Newsom's request. The dispute highlights a constitutional conflict over federal versus state authority in managing civil unrest and the use of military forces on U.S. soil, with Newsom accusing Trump of acting like a tyrant and Trump officials warning of the need to maintain law and order. The legal battle continues amid rising tensions and clashes between protesters and armed authorities in Los Angeles.