Legal Battles Continue Over Trump’s Military Deployment in Los Angeles
TL;DR
Judge Breyer's ruling restricts military activities in California related to federal law enforcement but leaves unresolved questions about the legal basis for the military's mission, particularly regarding the authority under 10 U.S.C. § 12406 and the protective power of the president, raising concerns about the clarity and legality of ongoing military deployments in Los Angeles.
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- The Lingering Uncertainty in Judge Breyer’s Newsom v. Trump Ruling Lawfare
- Trump’s military deployment in Los Angeles cost $120 million, Newsom says Los Angeles Times
- California vs. Trump: Trump administration appeals ruling on troop deployment to Los Angeles ABC7 Los Angeles
- US appeals court pauses restrictions on Trump's use of troops in Los Angeles Reuters
- Judge Breyer Cites Posse Comitatus Act in Ruling Against Federal Military Deployment in California The Santa Barbara Independent
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