Trump fumes ‘Newscum failed to stop riots’ in response to ruling ending federal control of LA Guard
WASHINGTON, DC: A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, ruling that the administration overstepped its legal authority when it took control of the state’s forces amid unrest following early June immigration raids.
The decision returns command of the troops to California Governor Gavin Newsom, setting up a major constitutional clash over military power and federal authority.
US District Judge Charles Breyer issued the ruling on Wednesday, rejecting the Trump administration’s argument that courts cannot review presidential decisions to federalize National Guard units during emergencies. The White House vowed to continue the legal fight, insisting Trump acted lawfully.
Judge says Trump overreached by federalizing California National Guard
Breyer wrote that the administration’s position effectively sought unchecked presidential power. “The Founders designed our government to be a system of checks and balances,” he said. “Defendants, however, make clear that the only check they want is a blank one.”
Trump federalized and deployed 4,000 National Guard troops beginning June 7, a day after protests turned violent following ICE raids that led to clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
Local agencies used tear gas, flash bangs, and less-lethal rounds to disperse crowds, escalating tensions across Los Angeles.
The federal government argued that Trump acted to protect federal personnel and property.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson defended the deployment, saying, “President Trump exercised his lawful authority to deploy National Guard troops to support federal officers and assets following violent riots that local leaders like Newscum refused to stop. We look forward to ultimate victory on the issue.”
Newsom says ruling proves Trump’s National Guard deployment was illegal
Newsom welcomed the decision, sharply criticizing the president’s actions.
“Today’s ruling is unmistakably clear: the federalization of the California National Guard must end,” he said. “The president deployed these brave men and women against their own communities, removing them from essential public safety operations. We look forward to all National Guard servicemembers being returned to state service.”
Donald Trump diverted these brave men and women from their vital public safety operations and deployed them against the very communities they took an oath to serve.
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) December 10, 2025
Today’s ruling is unmistakably clear: the federalization of the California National Guard must end. https://t.co/3vT9BhDDin
Newsom’s office maintained that Trump’s order disrupted California’s ability to maintain public safety and diverted personnel from critical state-level responsibilities.
While the ruling is a significant victory for California, multiple legal questions remain unresolved. The federal government is appealing an August decision finding that the Los Angeles deployment violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits military involvement in domestic law enforcement.
The Trump administration has also federalized National Guard units in Oregon and Illinois, actions now facing parallel court challenges. The evolving disputes are poised to shape future limits on presidential authority over the Guard.
