Appeals panel appears skeptical of DOJ's defense of guard deployment in Los Angeles
Source: NBC News
Oct. 22, 2025, 6:39 PM EDT
A three-judge panel appeared skeptical of the Trump administration’s arguments that the president has judicially unreviewable power when it comes to the deployment of the National Guard on the streets of Los Angeles.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday after a federal judge in San Francisco ruled that President Donald Trump violated a 19th century law barring the use of soldiers for civilian law enforcement. California's case against the administration could influence other states' fights against the deployment of guard members in their cities, including in Oregon and Illinois.
Through the tone of questioning, it appeared that the panel was doubtful of the Justice Department's defense. The administration first deployed federal troops to Los Angeles after thousands of protesters took to the streets downtown to rally against his immigration policies.
The White House framed the protests as violent riots that were overwhelming local authorities and endangering residents. The National Guard was necessary, it argued, to protect federal property and personnel from the escalating chaos. Critics have branded the deployments federal government overreach.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/appeals-panel-appears-skeptical-dojs-defense-guard-deployment-los-ange-rcna239233
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