Judge Breyer Restores California Control Over National Guard After Trump Federalization

A federal judge in San Francisco, Charles Breyer, ruled that President Trump had unlawfully federalized the California National Guard and ordered control of the Guard returned to Governor Gavin Newsom. The Trump administration quickly appealed, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay, temporarily restoring Trump's control over the Guard while the case proceeds. Judge Breyer's ruling criticized Trump's actions as exceeding statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment, sparking debate over presidential power and judicial authority. The legal dispute centers on whether Trump followed the proper procedures for federalizing the National Guard under 10 U.S.C. § 12406, with the judge questioning compliance. This ruling coincides with Trump's planned $45 million military parade in Washington, D.C., which has drawn criticism amid ongoing civil unrest and political protests. The case highlights tensions between federal and state control over military forces and raises questions about the limits of presidential emergency powers.