Appeals court allows Trump to maintain control of National Guard in LA

In the United States, a significant legal battle unfolded as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on June 20 that President Donald Trump could retain control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles. This decision followed protests against the federal government's immigration policy, which had escalated into riots. The court's ruling overturned a lower court order that had favored California Governor Gavin Newsom's demand for control of the National Guard, asserting that the president likely acted lawfully under the authority granted by statute. The court, in its unanimous ruling, emphasized the principle of judicial deference toward the president when it comes to federalizing national guard troops. It stated that the president's actions fell within the legal frameworks established for such deployments, although it clarified that such decisions are not completely insulated from judicial scrutiny. This aspect of the ruling highlighted the ongoing tension between state and federal authority, particularly regarding military use for law enforcement. Governor Newsom issued a statement expressing disappointment over the ruling but noted that it also included a rejection of Trump's claim that his federalization of the National Guard was beyond the scope of judicial review. He maintained that the president was not