Federal judge denies Newsom's bid to halt military deployment in Los Angeles
By bellecarter // 2025-06-12
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  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom sought an urgent temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt President Donald Trump's deployment of U.S. Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles amidst anti-ICE riots, but the request was denied by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, who scheduled an expedited hearing for Thursday.
  • The emergency request was filed after violent protesters surrounded a federal facility in Los Angeles, prompting Trump to mobilize 2,000 National Guard troops and deploy 700 Marines.
  • Newsom's attorneys contended that using the military for law enforcement, especially in immigration enforcement, violated legal limits and threatened civil liberties. They insisted on an immediate halt to the troop deployment to prevent further escalation.
  • Trump defended the deployments, claiming that without federal intervention, "Los Angeles would have burned." He accused local officials of failing to protect federal property and allowing violent mobs to take control of parts of the city.
  • The case reflects ongoing disputes between California and the Trump administration over immigration and law enforcement, highlighting the enduring tension between national security and civil liberties.
In a significant legal clash amidst ongoing anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sought an urgent temporary restraining order (TRO) on Tuesday, June 10, to stop President Donald Trump's deployment of U.S. Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The request was denied by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, a Clinton appointee, who opted to hear arguments from both sides at an expedited hearing set for Thursday afternoon, June 12. The decision comes as tensions escalate between state officials and the Trump administration over the federal response to immigration-related unrest and sanctuary policies. The emergency request was filed just one day after violent protesters surrounded a federal facility in downtown Los Angeles, prompting Trump to mobilize 2,000 National Guard troops and deploy an additional 700 Marines to support the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Newsom, who declared on X (formerly Twitter) that he was suing Trump, argued that the president's actions were unconstitutional and amounted to a "manufactured crisis" aimed at seizing control of a state militia. "This is a manufactured crisis," Newsom wrote. "He [Trump] is creating fear and terror to take over a state militia… Every governor – red or blue – should be alarmed." (Related: Marines deployed to LA riots as Newsom sues Trump over National Guard mobilization.) In Tuesday's court filing, Newsom's attorneys insisted that an emergency restraining order was necessary "by 1 PM PST today (June 10)" to prevent further escalation, stating: "They must be stopped immediately." The state's legal team argued that using the military for law enforcement purposes, particularly in the context of immigration enforcement, violated legal limits and posed a threat to civil liberties. Paul Eck, a state attorney working with California's National Guard, submitted a sworn statement outlining the potential for direct confrontations between troops and Los Angeles residents.

Trump's defense

Trump defended the deployments during an Oval Office address on the same day, asserting that without federal intervention, "Los Angeles would have burned." He accused local officials of failing to protect federal property and allowing violent mobs to take control of parts of the city The current standoff is the latest in a series of disputes between California and the Trump administration over immigration and law enforcement. In 2018, California sued the federal government over its efforts to withhold funding from sanctuary cities, which limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Breyer's decision to schedule an expedited hearing for Thursday indicates a recognition of the urgency of the situation. Both sides are expected to present their arguments, with the state of California arguing that the deployment of troops violates constitutional protections and the federal government asserting its right to protect federal property and maintain order.

Public reaction and concerns

Public reaction to the deployment has been mixed, with some residents expressing concern about the potential for violence and others supporting the president's efforts to restore order. The situation has also drawn criticism from civil rights organizations, which argue that the presence of military forces could lead to human rights abuses and further inflame tensions. As the legal battle unfolds, the stakes are high for both the state of California and the federal government. The outcome will not only determine the immediate fate of the troops deployed to Los Angeles but also shape the broader landscape of federal-state relations in the United States. The case highlights the enduring tension between national security and civil liberties, a tension that remains as relevant today as it was during the founding of the nation. Watch the video below where InfoWars' Alex Jones says Newsom "needs to go." This video is from the TNTVNEWS channel on Brighteon.com.

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