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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Federal judge orders Trump to return control of California National Guard to Newsom
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump acted illegally when he seized control of California's National Guard during ICE-related riots in Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer issued the decision Thursday, siding with Governor Gavin Newsom and ordering Trump to return control of the Guard to the state "forthwith.""His actions were illegal—both exceeding the scope of his statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution," Breyer wrote. "He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith.""Federalism is not optional," the ruling states. "Even the president cannot legislate by fiat."Judge Mulls Trump's Authority Over National Guard, Warns Us Is Not 'King George' Monarchy Recent anti-ICE protests have led to riots, looting, and clashes with federal agents in Los Angeles. Trump issued a proclamation invoking federal authority, but Breyer rejected the justification, calling it constitutionally hollow. In his order, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer granted the plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order and took immediate action to halt federal control of the California National Guard."Defendants are temporarily ENJOINED from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles," the ruling states. "Defendants are DIRECTED to return control of the California National Guard to Governor Newsom."Trump Tells Judge He Does Not Need Newsom's Permission To Crack Down On Rioters, Deploy National Guard The court stayed the order until noon on June 13, 2025, giving the defendants a narrow window to comply. Plaintiffs were also ordered to post a nominal bond of $100 within 24 hours. Looking ahead, Judge Breyer scheduled a hearing to determine whether the temporary restraining order should become a preliminary Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the ruling Thursday night, calling it "an important step forward in protecting our communities and our rights while we continue to make our case in court." Read On The Fox News App "The Trump administration had no right to federalize 4,000 California National Guard troops without authorization from Governor Newsom," Bonta said. "Trump's actions were illegal, trampled on our state sovereignty, escalated tension on the ground, and promoted rather than quelled unrest." Bonta also stressed that the situation in Los Angeles did not justify a military response. "We aren't in the throes of a rebellion. We are not under threat of an invasion. Nothing is preventing the federal government from enforcing federal law," he said. He cited support from top retired military officials. "Just yesterday, a group of former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals joined together to publicly support our lawsuit," Bonta noted. They warned against unlawful domestic deployments that "threaten core national security and disaster relief missions." "The truth is, the president is looking for any pretense to place military forces on American streets to intimidate and quiet those who disagree with him. It's not just immoral—it's dangerous, and it's illegal," Bonta said."We'd rather we have a president who follows the law and complies with the Constitution," he said. "It's not a good thing for the great United States of America to have a president, the most powerful elected official on the face of the Earth, to violate the law so frequently, to have such contempt for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law." "The court's order is unprecedented and puts our brave federal officials in danger. The district court has no authority to usurp the President's authority as Commander in Chief. The President exercised his lawful authority to mobilize the National Guard to protect federal buildings and personnel in Gavin Newsom's lawless Los Angeles. The Trump Administration will immediately appeal this abuse of power and looks forward to ultimate victory on the issue," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly article source: Federal judge orders Trump to return control of California National Guard to Newsom
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Big day for US democracy, says Newsom, as judge orders National Guard back to California control
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump acted illegally when he seized control of California's National Guard during ICE-related riots in Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer issued the decision Thursday, siding with Governor Gavin Newsom and ordering Trump to return control of the Guard to the state "forthwith." "His actions were illegal—both exceeding the scope of his statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution," Breyer wrote. "He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith." "Federalism is not optional," the ruling states. "Even the president cannot legislate by fiat." Show more Show less
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Charges dropped already for at least one person arrested at Monday's protest
Editor's note: The above video is from our Tuesday night coverage. It includes video from a local independent livestreamer, who has since had his charges dropped. AUSTIN (KXAN) — As KXAN sought further context on the 13 people arrested during Monday's ICE-related protests downtown, we learned the charges against a local independent livestreamer were dropped, according to both the individual and his attorney. Hiram Garcia was originally arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety for resisting arrest, the agency said in its initial press release about the arrests. Garcia's arrest affidavit stated he 'ran directly at the line of officers attempting to get past them,' as chemical agents were released to disperse a crowd, after law enforcement told him 'to move back from the police line multiple times.' However, according to court documents KXAN obtained from Garcia's attorney, that charge changed to an interfering with public duties charge — a Class B misdemeanor — before it was dropped as a whole 'due to insufficient probable cause.' KXAN reporter Barrett Tryon spoke with Garcia as he was released from the Travis County Jail Wednesday morning. 'Making sure it was all captured without being part of the protest,' he said. 'I'm explicitly not a protester. Maybe wrong place, wrong time, I couldn't describe it to you. Again, [my charges were dropped], I'm going to take that as being able to maintain my air of professionalism right.' Garcia was also arrested during the 2020 protests. Those charges were dismissed. KXAN has reached out to each arrestee or their attorney directly and will update this article when we receive responses. One arrestee, Cody Bates, is being represented by the Mental Health Public Defender. He is accused of throwing an object at a police vehicle, according to his arrest affidavit. Zakk Bonham, Alvin Talley and Luis Davila are all accused of using spray cans to 'deface the Omni Hotel' and a parking garage nearby. According to their arrest affidavits, an undercover DPS agent witnessed this. He stated the damage was more than $2,500. Their affidavits also state they 'refused to obey the orders directed by APD' when officers announced the protest was over and ordered people to clear the streets. Hayden Perez and Margarito Perez-Montalvo, identified as husband and wife in their affidavits, were both arrested at the protest. Margarito faces two charges: resisting arrest and interference with public duties. Hayden faces a third-degree felony charge of harassment of a public servant. Court documents state the couple failed to comply with 'multiple' dispersal orders. After 'the course of at least one hour,' APD attempted to take individuals into custody, including Hayden and Margarito. Hayden allegedly ran off, and officers 'went hands-on' to detain her. That's when court records state Margarito grabbed his wife, and the two held onto each other as police arrested both of them. Hayden's arrest affidavit states she spat in an officer's face. KXAN is continuing to obtain context on these arrests. Check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
QC residents hold multiple anti-ICE protests
Quad Cities residents made their voices heard about the ongoing ICE raids in Los Angeles. Three different ICE-related protests were held throughout Davenport Tuesday at the corner of Brady and Locust, outside of the U.S. District Courthouse, and at Bechtel Park. A variety of the signs and chants called the recent ICE raids an example of totalitarianism. A couple of people told Our Quad Cities News that they were shocked to see military personnel being deployed against protesters. 'It makes it extremely more personal to me seeing familiar faces, familiar people, people who speak like me, look like me, being taken by ICE, ripped away from their kids and families, and everything they call home,' said Alex Friend, a protester. 'You can't have justice without compassion and mercy. Otherwise, you are just a brutal dictator, and that is what Trump is showing himself to be,' said Rich Hendricks, a protester. More than 20 people participated in each of the different protests. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Democrat LaMonica McIver Charged: What Punishments Could She Face?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Representative LaMonica McIver has been charged with allegedly assaulting, resisting, and impeding law enforcement officers following an incident outside of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey. McIver, the Democratic representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district, was charged after protesting the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on May 9. He was initially arrested for trespassing, but his charges have now been dropped. The Justice Department (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had offered a plea deal to the representative prior to pressing charges, but she declined. If convicted, Representative McIver could face up to one year in prison and/or a fine, as she is accused of violating Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 111(a)(1). Representative McIver and the New Jersey DOJ have been contacted via email for further comment. Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., demanding the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J. Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., demanding the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J. Angelina Katsanis, File/AP Photo Why It Matters McIver is the first federal representative arrested by the Trump administration over their immigration agenda. Her arrest comes after two judges were arrested for ICE-related incidents. What To Know Video footage of Congresswoman McIver's arrest shows her being surrounded by law enforcement outside of the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey. In the footage of the chaotic melee, she appears to elbow a law enforcement officer beside her. It is unclear at this time whether this elbow will be the only evidence for the representative allegedly assaulting a police officer. When announcing the charges on X (formerly Twitter), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said: "No one is above the law. If any person, regardless of political party, influence, or status, assaults a law enforcement officer as we witnessed Congresswoman McIver do, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. " Video shared w/ @Axios of the moment Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested: — Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) May 9, 2025 McIver, on the other hand, has said her charges are "purely political," and that she looks forward to "the truth being laid out clearly in court." Litigator and former Senate legislative assistant, Jeremy Bates, told Newsweek: "Ethical prosecutors refrain from bringing charges that are not supported by probable cause. Here, the Mayor of Newark was charged with trespassing. Days later, DOJ dropped that charge. These facts do not inspire confidence." This sentiment was echoed by attorney and ethics expert Norm Eisen who told an MSNBC panel that her charges will ultimately be rejected by a court as "the process is the punishment." Meaning, the charges will not hold, but the Trump administration is trying to make an example of her by bringing her to court. A key segment of Project 2025, which President Donald Trump distanced himself from throughout his campaign, is creating a closer and more symbiotic relationship between the President and the DOJ. The DOJ mission statement says the Department serves to "uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights." Although it is supposed to be independent of the President, under the Trump administration, the Department has been using its extensive litigious reach to arrest people who they perceive to be acting against the President's agenda. What People Are Saying Jeremy Bates told Newsweek: "Before charging anyone with a federal crime, a DOJ lawyer should ask, would this prosecution be in the interest of my true client, the American people? Or is it an act of presidential malice?" Secretary Kristi Noem on X (formerly Twitter): "No one is above the law. If any person, regardless of political party, influence, or status, assaults a law enforcement officer as we witnessed Congresswoman McIver do, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Representative McIver on X: "These charges against me are purely political — they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight. This administration will never stop me from working for the people in our district, and standing up for what's right." What Happens Next Representative McIver will have the opportunity to plead her case in a New Jersey court.
