WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - A significant ruling from a U.S. appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to continue his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. This decision comes amid ongoing protests related to intensified immigration enforcement across the state.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary pause on a lower court's ruling that had blocked the mobilization of these troops. While the appellate court's decision does not definitively indicate support for Trump's actions, it does ensure that he retains command of the National Guard for the time being.
On the same day, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, based in San Francisco, ruled that Trump's deployment of the National Guard was unlawful. Judge Breyer ordered that the troops should return to the control of California Governor Gavin Newsom, who had filed a lawsuit seeking to limit the military's activities within the state.
This legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between state and federal authorities over immigration enforcement strategies. The decision by the 9th Circuit serves as a temporary relief for those who support the deployment, but it raises questions about the legality and implications of using National Guard troops in immigration-related operations.
As the situation develops, the legal and political ramifications of the appeals court's decision will likely continue to unfold, impacting both state governance and federal immigration policies.
Reporting by Luc Cohen and Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Noeleen Walder.
