Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment

A federal judge blocked President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, returning control to the state's governor. The judge dismissed claims that the protests justified federal control, emphasizing the need for checks and balances without unchecked presidential authority.

A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump's initiative to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The decision mandates the troops return to the control of the state's governor.

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer called into question the administration's assertion that protests against immigration authorities justified the unprecedented federal control of state National Guard units. Breyer criticized the claim that judicial review does not apply during such emergencies, condemning it as an overreach of executive power.

Judge Breyer emphasized the constitutional design of checks and balances, countering the administration's stance as perpetuating unchecked authority. The White House has yet to respond to requests for comment on the ruling.

(With inputs from agencies.)