A federal judge ruled that President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth illegally used the US military for law enforcement in Los Angeles, violating the Posse Comitatus Act. Thousands of National Guard members and Marines were deployed during an immigration crackdown. The judge found that this created a "national police force" under the President's command. The ruling prevents further military use for law enforcement in California, though the administration has time to appeal.

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