Donald Trump, National Guard and California
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Trump Allowed to Keep National Guard in Los Angeles
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Judge Charles Breyer ordered the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor, but an appeals court stayed the extraordinary decision Thursday night.
Washington state leaders denounce Trump's activation of the California National Guard against the state governor's wishes.
"Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order," said Texas governor Greg Abbott.
Immigration raids have fueled days of protests, resulting in hundreds of arrests in Los Angeles as demonstrations have spread across the nation.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that he’ll soon file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for federalizing National Guard troops this weekend.
Donald Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard to quell LA protests is a rare exercise of presidential power.