NEWSOM BLOCKED – Judge OKs TROOP DEPLOYMENT

Daily Report June 13,2025

A federal court has declined Governor Gavin Newsom’s urgent plea to block President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops amidst the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots, stirring diverse reactions.

At a Glance

Newsom filed an emergency request to halt troop deployment for immigration raids in LA.
Federal Judge Charles Breyer denied Newsom’s request for an immediate restraining order.
Demonstrations against ICE operations erupted into intensified riots and looting.
Trump administration claims the ICE raids target criminal illegal immigrants.

Federal Court Decision

Federal Judge Charles Breyer refused California Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for an immediate temporary restraining order to stop the deployment of 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to Los Angeles. The decision aligns with the Trump administration’s assertion that deployment was a necessary response to the escalating anti-ICE riots. Newsom’s emergency request cited concerns over escalating tensions and promoting civil unrest.

Judge Breyer acknowledged the significance of the issue by scheduling a hearing to consider California’s broader motion. Meanwhile, the administration contended that the deployment’s purpose was clear—to maintain order and protect federal property. As the troops manage the current turmoil, concerns over state-federal jurisdictional boundaries remain prominent.

Responses from Officials

Criticism of Newsom’s policies intensified with Vice President JD Vance linking them to the crisis. Vance accused Newsom of fostering a “war zone” environment in Los Angeles, criticizing his decision to extend Medicaid to illegal immigrants in 2024. The blame extended to both Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass for allegedly encouraging the riots to advance a mass migration agenda.

“The INCOMPETENT Governor of California was unable to provide protection in a timely manner when our Ice Officers, GREAT Patriots they are, were attacked by an out of control mob of agitators, troublemakers, and/or insurrectionists” – Trump.

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Adding another layer, the deployment included an additional 2,000 National Guard, which local officials and police chiefs oppose. The California Military Department also received a briefing that the Pentagon plans to direct the National Guard to support immigration operations further.

Future Implications

Amidst the turmoil, Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith clarified that the Marines were deployed to safeguard federal officials and property, not to engage directly in the protests. Newsom’s lawsuit, filed alongside Attorney General Rob Bonta, centers on the federal overreach notion and Newsom’s claim of an illegal commandeering of the state’s National Guard.

“If our troops didn’t go into Los Angeles, it would be burning to the ground right now, just like so much of their housing burned to the ground. The great people of Los Angeles are very lucky that I made the decision to go in and help!!!” – Trump.

As Californians await the upcoming hearing, the federal presence highlights the ongoing struggle between state rights and federal intervention. The scenario intensifies the ongoing debate about immigration policies and their broader societal impacts.