Trump National Guard Deployment: Appeals Court Halt
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has halted the order mandating the return of the National Guard to California, dealing a setback to Governor Newsom’s challenge of the Trump management’s deployment. This decision keeps the troops under federal control amidst ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles. Judge Breyer initially argued that Trump’s deployment lacked Newsom’s approval, exceeding presidential authority. The appellate court’s intervention follows Trump’s appeal, further escalating the legal battle. Newsom criticized Trump’s actions, calling them “authoritarian,” as tensions between the state and federal government flare.The order’s pause involves the National Guard, differentiating it from the U.S. Marines also deployed. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for updates on how the legal arguments unfold regarding military force and immigration enforcement. Discover what’s next as the appeals court reviews the case.
Appeals court Blocks Order mandating Return of National Guard to California
Updated June 13, 2025
A federal appeals court on Thursday issued a temporary stay on a lower court’s order that would have required President Donald Trump to return control of the california National Guard to gov. Gavin Newsom. The troops were deployed to Los Angeles amid immigration protests.
U.S. District judge Charles Breyer had ruled that Trump’s deployment of the National Guard without Newsom’s consent was unlawful,exceeding his authority and violating the Tenth Amendment. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals blocked the ruling following an appeal by the trump management.
Newsom had hailed Breyer’s initial ruling as a victory, calling it “a check on a man whose authoritarian tendencies are increasing by the day,” and demanded Trump comply. Breyer’s order was scheduled to take effect Friday, but the appellate court’s decision keeps the troops under presidential control for now.
The paused order only pertains to the California National Guard and does not affect the U.S. Marines, who were also deployed to Los Angeles by the trump administration.
Breyer questioned the legality of Trump’s order, noting it did not appear to have been issued through Newsom, a requirement for deploying troops in a state. He also challenged Trump’s justification that the protests posed a danger of rebellion, invoking a law granting the president power in such instances.Breyer argued that a claim of potential rebellion is not beyond judicial review.
Trump has not directly addressed the court rulings but attacked Newsom on his Truth Social platform, accusing him of making “sad excuses” and claiming Los Angeles would be “burning to the ground” without the troop deployment. He also falsely claimed that the Biden administration and Newsom had “flooded America with 21 Million Illegal Aliens,” despite estimates placing the number of undocumented migrants closer to 11 or 12 million.
Immigration protests in Los Angeles began last week in response to ICE raids and Trump’s immigration policies. The deployment of the National Guard led to confrontations,with troops briefly detaining protesters before handing them over to local law enforcement. Newsom has criticized the deployment as “putting fuel on the fire” and challenged it in court.
What’s next
The appeals court will now consider the merits of the trump administration’s appeal, leaving the National Guard under federal control for the time being.The legal battle highlights the ongoing tensions between the federal government and california over immigration enforcement and the use of military force within the state.