Legal Battle Over Trump’s Use of National Guard in LA Begins
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A federal judge in San Francisco is examining whether the Trump administration violated federal law by deploying national guard troops to Los Angeles during protests over immigration raids, challenging the legality of such actions under the Posse Comitatus Act and the authority of the president to federalize state troops without governor approval. The case could set important legal precedents regarding military involvement in domestic law enforcement and the limits of presidential power.
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