Bonta calls the Los Angeles deployment federal overreach
Rob BontaAttorney general of California
Bonta condemns the deployment as federal overreach.
“a clear example of federal overreach”
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Trump's Los Angeles Guard call-up: Ninth Circuit upholds preliminary injunction
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction against Trump's initial federalization of California National Guard troops for Los Angeles. Trump's original order invoked rebellion and protection of federal functions. California disputes that authority. Judge Mark Bennett objects to deciding the appeal and to the majority's legal reasoning.
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California's attorney general and governor criticize Trump's federalization and welcome the appellate ruling.
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His statement welcomes the October 23 appellate ruling.
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He says, "we'll fight to hold him accountable".
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The case concerns Trump's initial federalization of California National Guard troops for Los Angeles. Bonta condemns the deployment as federal overreach.
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