Judge Rules Trump’s LA Troop Deployment Unlawful
A U.S. federal judge in San Francisco ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles was unlawful. The court said the action violated the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which restricts federal military involvement in domestic law enforcement without congressional approval.
Details of the Deployment
The ruling followed Trump’s order earlier this summer to send more than 4,000 National Guard personnel and around 700 Marines to support law enforcement amid unrest in Los Angeles. The judge noted that the move effectively turned the armed forces into a “national police force,” overstepping legal limits.
Legal Outcome and Next Steps
The decision blocks further use of military troops in California under the same justification. However, the ruling has been stayed until September 12, allowing the administration time to appeal. California leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom, welcomed the judgment and accused the federal government of trying to militarize civilian spaces.
