US court rejects California governor's request to swiftly intervene in Trump's military deployment
Federal judge denies California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plea to quickly block Trump administration’s use of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles amid immigration protests
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A US federal judge has rejected California Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for an immediate order to block the Trump administration from deploying military personnel to enforce immigration laws.
President Trump on Monday ordered the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles following immigration raids that sparked protests in the city and surrounding areas.
Earlier on Tuesday, Governor Newsom requested that a federal judge promptly intervene to limit the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, seeking an emergency ruling by 1 pm PDT that day.
However, US District Judge Charles Breyer granted the administration additional time to respond, allowing them until 11 am PDT Wednesday to submit their arguments, Axios reported.
A Newsom spokesperson told The Hill on Tuesday: “The court did not deny or rule on the governor’s request for a temporary restraining order.”
A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, with a decision expected shortly after, he added.
President Trump and Newsom have clashed over the recent immigration protests in Los Angeles, with Trump saying he would support arresting the California governor.
Newsom responded on X Monday, saying: “The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor... this is a line we cannot cross as a nation — this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”
