Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's continuing command of California National Guard troops
Source: Associated Press
By TERRY CHEA, SUDHIN THANAWALA
The judge questioned the administration’s authority and need to maintain command of the guard troops, which it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests.
At a hearing in San Francisco on Friday, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer suggested conditions in Los Angeles have changed since the deployment, and he questioned whether the administration could control the troops forever.
California officials have asked Breyer to issue a preliminary injunction returning control of the remaining troops in Los Angeles to the state. Breyer did not immediately rule.
Justice Department Attorney Eric Hamilton said the remaining troops in Los Angeles were allowing immigration agents to continue their mission.
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