Federal Court Pushes Back Against Overreach in Trump’s Command of California National Guard

In a significant legal pushback against executive overreach, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer sharply questioned the Trump administration’s continued command over California National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles during summer protests. This confrontation raises fundamental questions about federalism, the rule of law, and national sovereignty that every American must consider. When Does Federal Power Become Federal Overreach? Judge Breyer's pointed remarks underscore a critical principle: no crisis justifies indefinite suspension of constitutional norms. “No crisis lasts forever,” he reminded government attorneys, emphasizing that states have long been entrusted with managing their own National Guard units. Yet the Trump administration...