Fact Check: 9th Circuit Court May Keep Trump in Control of California National Guard Troops
What We Know
The ongoing legal dispute between former President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom centers on the authority to control the California National Guard. Recently, a panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments regarding Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, which Newsom argues was unlawful without his consent. A federal district judge, Charles Breyer, previously ruled that Trump exceeded his authority under the Tenth Amendment by deploying the troops without state approval, stating that the situation did not constitute a rebellion or invasion as defined by federal law (source-1, source-2). However, the 9th Circuit has temporarily blocked this ruling, allowing Trump to maintain control of the National Guard for the time being (source-5, source-8).
Analysis
The 9th Circuit's decision to temporarily allow Trump to retain control over the California National Guard indicates that the court may be leaning toward supporting Trump's argument that he has the authority to deploy troops without state consent. During the hearings, judges expressed skepticism about the lower court's ruling and questioned whether the president's decisions regarding troop deployment are subject to judicial review (source-3, source-6).
The credibility of the sources reporting on this case varies. Major news outlets like Reuters and NBC News provide detailed coverage and are generally considered reliable. However, the interpretation of the judges' questions and the implications of their responses can be subjective, and the potential bias of the judges themselves—two of whom were appointed by Trump—adds another layer of complexity to the analysis (source-4).
Conclusion
The claim that the 9th Circuit Court may keep Trump in control of California National Guard troops is Partially True. While the court has temporarily allowed Trump to maintain control, the ultimate decision regarding the legality of his actions remains pending. The court's current stance suggests a possible inclination to side with Trump, but the final ruling could still change based on further legal arguments and interpretations of federal law.
Sources
- Appeals court questions judges' ability to review Trump's ... Reuters
- Appeals court seems poised to side with Trump on ... Politico
- Appeals court panel appears to back Trump's National ... San Francisco Chronicle
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears Trump v. Newsom ... KTVU
- Trump administration can keep control of California ... NBC News
- DOJ argues against judicial review of National Guard ... The Center Square
- Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return ... PBS NewsHour
- US Ninth Circuit blocks removal of California National ... Jurist
