Federal Judge Orders Trump to End National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles: A Constitutional Standoff

Dec 11, 2025 05:00 am CST

A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, declaring the federalization illegal and ordering control returned to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The landmark decision challenges presidential authority over state troops and represents a significant legal setback to Trump's controversial security initiatives in Democratic-run cities. The ruling emphasizes the importance of federalism in the American system of government.