Trump administration
Court Refuses Newsom’s Day in Court Over Troops in LA as Judge Challenges Lawyers
Anthony Lane
A federal judge has paused the legal clash between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration over the federal deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Instead of ruling, the judge has demanded both sides address whether the deployment violates the Posse Comitatus Act, a historic law limiting military use in domestic law enforcement. This pivotal case tests the boundaries of presidential authority versus states' rights, with its outcome poised to set a major precedent.
