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Federal judge says Los Angeles Guard/Marine deployment likely unlawful

2025-06-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

A federal district judge in Northern California ruled on June 12, 2025, that the Trump administration’s federalization of California National Guard and deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles likely violated the Posse Comitatus Act and principles of federalism. The judge found the …

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Federal Courts Rule on National Guard Deployment Constitutionality

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

A consolidated panel of federal judges heard critical arguments challenging the president’s authority to federalize and deploy National Guard units across multiple states. The hearings revealed profound constitutional tensions surrounding emergency powers, state sovereignty, and executive …

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