Federal Judge Challenges Limits of Presidential Power in National Guard Deployment Trial
Federal Judge Challenges Limits of Presidential Power in National Guard Deployment Trial A federal court in Los Angeles has concluded the trial concerning President Trump’s controversial deployment of thousands of California National Guard troops to the city earlier this summer. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer wrapped up proceedings on Wednesday, expressing significant skepticism towards the Justice Department’s arguments regarding the limits of presidential authority and the applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act. The lawsuit, filed by California Governor Gavin Newsom,…