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Federal judge ruled President Donald Trump His actions were illegal when he seized control of the California National Guard during the ice-related riots in Los Angeles.
U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer issued a decision Thursday with Gov. Gavin Newsom And ordered Trump to immediately “immediately”.
“His actions were illegal – both beyond his legal authority and violated the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution,” Breyer wrote. “So he must immediately return control of the California National Guard to the governor of California.”
“The federal system is not optional,” the rule said. “Even the president cannot pass Fiat legislation.”
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The U.S. National Guard was deployed around downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, 2025 after an immigration raid protest the night before. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Recent anti-ice protests Causing riots, robberies and clashes with federal agents in Los Angeles. Trump issued a declaration to announce federal authorities, but Breyer rejected the grounds, saying it was constitutionally hollow.
U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. California National Guard.
“The defendant is temporarily prohibited from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles,” the ruler said. “The defendant was instructed to return control of the California National Guard to Governor’s News.”
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Protesters placed debris on riot gears and refueling masks to defend outside industrial parks in Paramount, California on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
The court retained the order Until noon on June 13, 2025, give the defendant a narrow window to comply. The plaintiff was also required to issue a nominal bond of $100 within 24 hours.
Looking ahead, Judge Breyer arranged a hearing to determine whether the temporary restraining order should be a preliminary injunction.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta praised Thursday night’s ruling, saying it was an important step in protecting our communities and rights while we continue to take cases in court.”
“The Trump administration has no authority to federal government California’s National Guard forces without Governor Newsom’s authorization,” Bonta said. “Trump’s actions are illegal, trampling on our national sovereignty, escalating tension on the ground and promoting rather than calming the unrest.”
Bonta also stressed that the situation in Los Angeles did not justify the military response. “We have no rebellion. We are not threatened by invasion. There is nothing to prevent the federal government from enforcing federal laws,” he said.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta outlines the new “Know Your Rights,” “Know Your Rights,” the California Immigration Guidelines promoted Asian American Office in Los Angeles on December 17, 2024. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)
He cites support from top retired military officials. “Just yesterday, a group of former Army and Navy secretaries, as well as retired four-star admirals and generals, supported our lawsuit,” Bonta noted. They warned against illegal family deployments that “threatening national security and disaster relief missions.”
“The fact is that the president is looking for anyone who pretends to put the army on the streets of the United States to intimidate and quiet those who disagree with him. It’s not only immoral, but dangerous, and illegal,” Bonta said.
“We would rather have a president who comply with the law and comply with the constitution,” he said. “It is not a good thing for the great American America to be a president who often violates the law and is so contemptuous of the American Constitution and the rule of law.”
“He did this again, and it’s a responsibility to me and my Democratic Attorney General…be consistent, unwavering, unapologetic and unshakable, and we promise to ask him (him) for help every time the law is violated,” Bonta said.
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However, the Trump administration disagrees and says the court’s ruling puts many federal officials in danger.
“The court’s orders are unprecedented and put our brave federal officials at risk. The District Court has no authority to usurp the President’s authority as commander. The President exercises his legal power to mobilize the National Guard to protect the National Guard’s protection of federal buildings and the federal government and personnel in Gavin Newsom Newsom Newsles newsless loal loal Angeles.
