Newsom calls the Guard federalization a power grab
Gavin NewsomGovernor of California
Newsom says California fought back against the federalization and created legal precedent protecting Californians and other Americans.
“California fought back against this potential power grab”
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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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Newsom responds to the ruling on the federalization of California's National Guard.
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He says the legal precedent protects Californians and other Americans.
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The case concerns Trump's initial federalization of California National Guard troops for Los Angeles. Newsom condemns Trump's federalization and welcomes the appellate result.
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