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Where Trump and Newsom’s Fight Over the California National Guard Stands

A volley of court rulings has made the legal path unclear in a case challenging President Trump’s use of troops in Los Angeles. For now, the president has retained control of the state militia.

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It’s been nearly two weeks since President Trump made the rare decision to call up National Guard troops to Los Angeles.

Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Control of California National Guard in L.A.

A panel rejected a lower court’s finding that it was most likely illegal for President Trump to use state troops to protect immigration agents from protests.

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National Guard troops were stationed in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center last week.

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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