Federal Judge Rules Trump's Use of National Guard in L.A. Illegal
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A federal judge ruled that President Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying the National Guard and military forces to Los Angeles for law enforcement purposes, emphasizing that such actions exceeded legal boundaries and could lead to the creation of a 'national police force.' The decision restricts future military involvement in law enforcement activities in California, highlighting concerns over military overreach and the limits of presidential power.
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