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Appeals court lets Trump keep control National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles during protests
CALIFORNIA, JUN 20 – A federal appeals court ruled President Trump likely acted within his authority to federalize 4,000 National Guard troops amid violent protests in Los Angeles, overriding California's governor.
- A court of appeals ruled that President Trump may maintain authority over more than 4,000 state National Guard members he ordered to Los Angeles in response to protests.
- Governor Gavin Newsom sued Trump, arguing the federalization of the Guard without his consent inflamed tensions and violated laws.
- The troops responded to protests over immigration raids, with the Trump administration saying they protected federal property amid ongoing violence.
- The court determined that the president probably acted within his legal powers in federalizing control of the National Guard and ruled that Newsom lacked the authority to overturn the order, while Newsom argued that the action was a waste of resources.
- Control of California's National Guard remains federal as the legal battle continues, raising questions about presidential powers to deploy troops within U.S. borders.
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