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Trump can keep National Guard deployed to Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules

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Posted on June 13, 2025

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Maintain National Guard in Los Angeles

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement, temporarily pausing a lower court's ruling blocking the mobilization.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision does not mean that the court will ultimately agree with Trump, but it means he will maintain command of the guard for now.

On Thursday, San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer found that Trump's deployment of the Guard was unlawful. Breyer had ordered the National Guard to return to the control of California Governor Gavin Newsom, who sued to restrict its activity.

(Reporting by Luc Cohen and Kanishka Singh in Washington;Editing by Noeleen Walder)

Key Takeaways

  • The appeals court allows Trump to keep the National Guard in Los Angeles.
  • The decision temporarily pauses a lower court's ruling.
  • Judge Charles Breyer found the deployment unlawful.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom sued to restrict the Guard's activity.
  • The court's decision is not final on the legality of the deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decide?
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed President Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles for now.
What was Judge Charles Breyer's ruling regarding the deployment?
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer found that Trump's deployment of the Guard was unlawful and ordered the National Guard to return to California's control.
Does the appeals court's decision indicate a final ruling?
No, the appeals court's decision does not mean that the court will ultimately agree with Trump; it only allows him to maintain command of the guard for the time being.

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