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Appeals Court Seems Inclined to Let Trump Control National Guard in L.A. for Now

A three-judge panel sounded skeptical of California’s arguments that President Trump should return control of National Guard troops to the state.

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A three-judge panel is considering whether the Trump administration can continue directing National Guard troops in California.

California Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Order Sending National Guard to L.A.

The state’s attorney general argued that local law enforcement had been capable of handling the situation and could have requested support from state partners had it been necessary.

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Members of California’s National Guard outside of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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