Court blocks Newsom's efforts to regain control of National Guard in LA
- California Governor Gavin Newsom filed for an emergency order to block the Trump administration's National Guard deployment amid protests in Los Angeles over immigration policies.
- A federal judge denied Newsom's request, and an appeals court temporarily allowed the deployment to continue.
- The situation highlighted ongoing tensions between state sovereignty and federal authority concerning law enforcement.
In response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles related to immigration policy, California Governor Gavin Newsom sought to block the deployment of federal troops. On June 10, 2025, he filed an emergency request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, arguing that it infringed on state sovereignty and could escalate civil unrest. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer initially denied this request, prompting further legal maneuvers. An appeals court later supported the Trump administration's position, temporarily allowing the deployment to remain in effect. This decision reflected broader conflicts over federal versus state authority, particularly concerning immigration enforcement amid civil unrest. Protests against the Trump administration's actions have spread across multiple American cities, marking escalating tensions surrounding immigration policies and state rights. While Trump justified the use of federal troops as necessary to protect ICE agents and federal property, Newsom condemned the actions as unlawful and politically motivated. This ruling is a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for control between state and federal government regarding how civil order is maintained and the deployment of military presence in civilian contexts. The implications of this ruling may lead to more extended disputes over military involvement in urban settings and the balance of power between state and federal entities.