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Federal Appeals Court Establishes Precedent on National Guard Federalization

2025-04-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

In a landmark ruling on April 22, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals established unprecedented guidelines for presidential authority to federalize state National Guard troops. The decision significantly expanded executive power by upholding the president’s ability to deploy 4,000 …

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Trump's National Guard Federalization Triggers Constitutional Crisis in California

2025-03-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

President Trump attempted to federalize the California National Guard without Governor Newsom’s consent, sparking a major constitutional showdown. A federal court issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the deployment and challenging the president’s authority under Title 10, …

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