Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Order in LA
A judge stopped President Trump from sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles.
The judge said the protests there weren't serious enough to take control away from California's governor.
The judge also said the president can't just take control without anyone checking on them.
The judge reminded everyone that the government has different parts to keep things balanced.
The president's team argued that the protests were a big problem, but the judge didn't agree.
The judge's decision means the National Guard troops will go back to being controlled by California's governor.
The White House said they will fight the decision and believe they will win in the end.
A federal judge blocked President Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
The judge ruled that recent protests did not constitute a rebellion, which would have justified federal control.
Judge Breyer rejected the administration's claim that courts cannot review a president's decision to assume control of state National Guard units.
The judge described the administration's position as an overly broad interpretation of executive power.
The ruling directs that the National Guard units be returned to the control of California’s governor.
- Who
- US District Judge Charles Breyer
- What
- Blocked President Trump's order to deploy National Guard in Los Angeles
- When
- December 10, 2025
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Why
- Judge ruled that recent protests did not constitute a rebellion and rejected the administration's claim of unchecked executive power
Judge's Ruling
White House's Stance
Authority to Deploy Troops
Judge's Ruling
Judge Breyer ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority by taking control of California National Guard units.
White House's Stance
The White House claims President Trump has lawful authority to deploy troops in response to 'violent riots.'
Justification for Deployment
Judge's Ruling
Judge Breyer found no evidence supporting the administration's claim that the protests were a rebellion against the government.
White House's Stance
The White House argues that the deployments are necessary to fight crime and protect federal property and personnel from protesters.
Judicial Review
Judge's Ruling
Judge Breyer rejected the administration's claim that courts have no power to review the President’s decision on state National Guard units during an emergency.
White House's Stance
The White House believes the administration will ultimately prevail on the issue.
- Date of Ruling
- December 10, 2025
- Judge
- Charles Breyer
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- President
- Donald Trump
- Issue
- Deployment of National Guard
- Governor
- Gavin Newsom
- Number of Troops
- 300
- Duration of Deployment
- August 2025 to February 2, 2026
