Federal judge questions constitutionality of Trump sending National Guard to LA riots: ‘President is, of course, limited’
New York PostJUN 15
Court of Appeals Allows Trump to Retain Control of National Guard in LA
Above: California National Guard on duty outside a federal building in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. Image copyright: David McNew/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The administrative stay granted by the Court of Appeals has possibly saved Los Angeles. Breyer’s order was not only an unconstitutional attack on the office of the presidency but would have also left L.A. and its federal personnel to the mercy of violent mobs and rioters. With this decision, the Trump administration can continue its efforts to restore law and order to America’s streets.
Democratic narrative
Despite the temporary setback posed by the Court of Appeal’s decision, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta continue to have complete confidence in the law. The case argued by Judge Breyer makes it clear that Trump blatantly overstepped his presidential authority and violated the U.S. Constitution. The hearing on Tuesday will only expose the illegality of Trump’s actions further.