Appeals Court Vacates Ruling that Would Have Allowed Trump's Deployment of National Guard in Oregon

Appeals court vacates ruling that would have allowed Trump's deployment of National Guard in Oregon

A federal appeals court has vacated a decision by a three-judge panel last week that could have allowed Trump to deploy troops in Portland, Oregon.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said late Tuesday it will rehear arguments in the case with a broader court of 11 judges.The case involves efforts by the city and the state to prevent the administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops. Trump says the troops are needed protect fe…

The Supreme Court and Trump's Military Police State

The Supreme Court must not shirk its obligation to ensure that presidents cannot conscript the military in an effort to undermine democracy.

Court seems skeptical of Trump admin's justification for deploying federal troops: report

A three-judge panel on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals appeared skeptical of the Trump administration's justification for deploying troops to Los Angeles, according to a new report. During oral arguments heard on Wednesday, Judge Eric Miller pushed back on several arguments made by Justice Department attorney Eric McArthur about whether President Donald Trump is justified in sending troops to the city, according to a report by NBC News. In Ma…

Appeals panel appears skeptical of DOJ's defense of guard deployment in Los Angeles

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

Federal Troops in LA Face Sharp Court Questions

Key Takeaways:   A federal appeals court questioned sending federal troops to Los Angeles. Judge Eric Miller challenged claims that protests match an “invasion.” The Justice Department says protesters used violence to block law. This case echoes a similar fight over troops in Portland. The court’s ruling could reshape presidential power over troop deployment. On Wednesday, a three-judge panel at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals pressed the Tr…