A federal judge in California ruled Trump's deployment of the National Guard to tackle protests is illegal, stating the unrest lacks the definition of rebellion. Judge Charles Breyer noted that while there were instances of violence, they did not equate to an organized uprising. The National Guard was federally deployed in response to protests following ICE raids in Los Angeles, which Governor Gavin Newsom opposed. This ruling sets a precedent as it was the first federalization of a state's National Guard against the governor's wishes since 1965, raising questions about the legal grounds for such actions.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California to quell protests illegal, as violence does not constitute rebellion.
The judge noted the definition of rebellion was unmet, highlighting that instances of violence during protests fell short of an organized uprising.
This ruling marks the first time a president has federalized a state's National Guard against the will of its governor since 1965.
CNN's Elie Honig pointed out that the statute justifying the Guard's federalization is rarely used, with a notable historical instance occurring in 1970.
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