Federal judge orders Trump to return control of California National Guard to Newsom
U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer issued the decision Thursday, siding with Governor Gavin Newsom and ordering Trump to return control of the Guard to the state "forthwith.""His actions were illegal—both exceeding the scope of his statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution," Breyer wrote. "He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith.""Federalism is not optional," the ruling states. "Even the president cannot legislate by fiat."Judge Mulls Trump's Authority Over National Guard, Warns Us Is Not 'King George' Monarchy
Recent anti-ICE protests have led to riots, looting, and clashes with federal agents in Los Angeles. Trump issued a proclamation invoking federal authority, but Breyer rejected the justification, calling it constitutionally hollow.
In his order, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer granted the plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order and took immediate action to halt federal control of the California National Guard."Defendants are temporarily ENJOINED from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles," the ruling states. "Defendants are DIRECTED to return control of the California National Guard to Governor Newsom."Trump Tells Judge He Does Not Need Newsom's Permission To Crack Down On Rioters, Deploy National Guard
The court stayed the order until noon on June 13, 2025, giving the defendants a narrow window to comply. Plaintiffs were also ordered to post a nominal bond of $100 within 24 hours.
Looking ahead, Judge Breyer scheduled a hearing to determine whether the temporary restraining order should become a preliminary injunction.California Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the ruling Thursday night, calling it "an important step forward in protecting our communities and our rights while we continue to make our case in court."
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"The Trump administration had no right to federalize 4,000 California National Guard troops without authorization from Governor Newsom," Bonta said. "Trump's actions were illegal, trampled on our state sovereignty, escalated tension on the ground, and promoted rather than quelled unrest."
Bonta also stressed that the situation in Los Angeles did not justify a military response. "We aren't in the throes of a rebellion. We are not under threat of an invasion. Nothing is preventing the federal government from enforcing federal law," he said.
He cited support from top retired military officials. "Just yesterday, a group of former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals joined together to publicly support our lawsuit," Bonta noted. They warned against unlawful domestic deployments that "threaten core national security and disaster relief missions."
"The truth is, the president is looking for any pretense to place military forces on American streets to intimidate and quiet those who disagree with him. It's not just immoral—it's dangerous, and it's illegal," Bonta said."We'd rather we have a president who follows the law and complies with the Constitution," he said. "It's not a good thing for the great United States of America to have a president, the most powerful elected official on the face of the Earth, to violate the law so frequently, to have such contempt for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law."
"The court's order is unprecedented and puts our brave federal officials in danger. The district court has no authority to usurp the President's authority as Commander in Chief. The President exercised his lawful authority to mobilize the National Guard to protect federal buildings and personnel in Gavin Newsom's lawless Los Angeles. The Trump Administration will immediately appeal this abuse of power and looks forward to ultimate victory on the issue," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said.Original article source: Federal judge orders Trump to return control of California National Guard to Newsom
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