Court Blocks Trump's National Guard Order in LA

Thu Dec 11 2025 02:58:05 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A federal judge has stopped President Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles, stating the move was unjustified amid declining protests.

A US District Judge has ruled against President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, asserting the need for federal control was not proven. This follows a previous deployment aimed at addressing protests related to immigration policies. While the ruling is set to allow for an appeal, the case reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal authority over National Guard control.

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles and ordered the troops be returned to the state governor's control.

In June, Trump sent thousands of National Guard troops to the California city in the wake of protests over his administration ramping up immigration raids in Los Angeles.

US District Judge Charles Breyer stated the Trump administration did not provide sufficient justification for taking federal control of the state's National Guard amidst protests that had waned.

The judge criticized the administration for attempting to create a 'national police force' using state troops and ruled against their claims that the courts should refrain from intervening in presidential decisions during emergencies.

The ruling, which will take effect on December 15, allows time for the Trump administration to appeal.

Expressing confidence in a favorable outcome, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stated, 'President Trump exercised his lawful authority'.

This decision adds to the ongoing legal challenges surrounding Trump's use of National Guard troops in various cities across the US, a move he argues is necessary for addressing violence and supporting federal immigration initiatives.