The unanimous order from a three-judge panel for the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals extended its pause of a judge's order finding Trump's deployment illegal and forcing him to return control of the troops to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
California deployed National Guard troops to control protests against Trump's immigration raids. Governor Newsom called the move "acts of a dictator," while the Defense Secretary warned active troops could be sent if violence grows. Protests included clashes and calls to remove ICE from Los
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has expressed confidence in the city's ability to manage ongoing protests without the need for President Donald Trump's National Guard troops.