Breaking news: Trump’s L.A. troop deployment was illegal, judge finds

The ruling accused the president of effectively turning the National Guard into a national police force.

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Sep. 2, 2025, 10:14 a.m. ET

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A line of California National Guard troops in fatigues and face shields hold clear shields that say “California National Guard.”

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Judge Says Trump’s L.A. Troop Deployment Was Illegal

The federal judge found that the June National Guard deployment exceeded legal limits and accused President Trump of effectively turning nearly 5,000 soldiers into a national police force.

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