The Justice Department contended that California's lawsuit seeking to block federal troops from supporting immigration agents in Los Angeles is unfounded. In a detailed brief, it maintained that decisions about military deployment are within the purview of the President, not state officials or courts. The Department criticized California's interpretation of the Posse Comitatus Act, arguing that Trump's order, which includes National Guard troops and Marines, is justified to protect federal agents. This legal challenge will be evaluated in a hearing presided over by Judge Charles S. Breyer in San Francisco.
The Justice Department argued that California's request to block federal troops from assisting immigration agents lacks legal basis, challenging the state's interpretation of federal authority.
The filing emphasizes that decisions regarding national forces are within Presidential discretion, indicating that neither state officials nor federal courts should intervene.
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