National Guard, Hegseth and Marines
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Governors aren't on the same page about the National Guard for "No Kings" protests. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned against violence in social media post.
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.
A federal judge ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by federalizing the California National Guard without the consent of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The appeals court issued its pause just hours after Judge Charles Breyer wrote that Trump’s “actions were illegal." The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the case on June 17.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his decision to order troops to provide security during federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, telling senators on Wednesday it’s about “maintaining law and order.”
The Trump administration brought Abrego García back to the U.S. after wrongly deporting him to El Salvador only to charge him with transporting undocumented immigrants. A Smithsonian director resigned following Trump’s attempt to fire her.
President Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles in response to protests over deportations.