Judge Orders Return of California Guard to Newsom

A federal judge, Charles Breyer, ruled that President Donald Trump must return control of the California National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom, after the Trump administration deployed troops to Los Angeles in response to protests over ICE raids. Judge Breyer questioned the legality of Trump's actions, citing insufficient evidence of 'rebellion' to justify federalizing the Guard, and temporarily blocked the deployment until Friday to allow time for appeal. The lawsuit was prompted by California's objection to federal intervention, with state officials maintaining that local law enforcement could manage the protests. Newsom and other state leaders celebrated the decision as a victory for constitutional democracy and criticized the federal takeover as political overreach. The Trump administration is appealing the ruling. This case underscores the ongoing tension between state and federal authority over domestic military deployment.