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Judge halts federal use of California National Guard

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San Francisco, a federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard members in Los Angeles to protect federal facilities and return command to Gov. Gavin Newsom. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer granted a preliminary injunction after California officials challenged federal Title 10 calls that moved roughly 4,000 troops earlier this year, leaving about 300 still federalized. The order follows prior temporary restraints and appellate rulings and was stayed for review; the administration plans to appeal. Senators will question military leaders about such deployments this coming week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from CBS News, ArcaMax, Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST, english.news.cn and News 4 Jax.

Timeline of Events

June 2020 – Administration calls up roughly 4,000 California National Guard members under Title 10.
Summer–Fall 2020 – Orders in August and October keep approximately 300 Guardsmen federalized in various locations.
June 2020 onward – Breyer issues temporary restraining order; 9th Circuit issues emergency stays in related filings.
Dec. 9–10, 2020 – U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer grants preliminary injunction to return Guard control to California; stays enforcement briefly.
Mid-December 2020 – Senate Armed Services Committee schedules hearings to question military leaders about domestic Guard deployments.

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Who Benefited

California state government and Gov. Gavin Newsom regained command authority over National Guard troops, reinforcing state control and constraining the federal government's immediate ability to use those troops for immigration enforcement in Los Angeles.

Who Suffered

The Trump administration and federal agencies faced a legal setback as courts limited their authority to federalize California National Guard personnel for operations in Los Angeles, prompting appeals and congressional scrutiny.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news, federal courts found the Trump administration exceeded authority by federalizing California National Guard under Title 10; roughly 4,000 troops were called this year, about 300 remained, and judges ordered return to state control while the administration prepares appeals and senators plan hearings this week.

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