Trump Administration Trial: Military Deployment in LA Questioned | JQJO

A trial is underway to determine if the Trump administration violated the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles this summer. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman testified that the deployment, dubbed "Operation Excalibur," was rehearsed multiple times and intended as a show of force against undocumented individuals and protesters. The operation, initially planned for Father's Day, was moved to July 7th due to concerns about crowd size. While the Department of Homeland Security claims the troops only provided protection, California argues they exceeded their authority, restricting civilian movement and creating an intimidating atmosphere. The trial will decide whether the deployment constituted illegal enforcement of civilian law.