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Trump Returns Control of California National Guard After Rare Supreme Court Loss

California’s National Guard is back under Governor Gavin Newsom’s control, following a significant loss for President Donald Trump at the U.S. Supreme Court.
National Guard members stand guard near the metropolitan detention center Monday, June 9, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles.  (Eric Thayer/AP Photo)

The U.S. Supreme Court recently dealt a major loss to President Donald Trump when it ordered him to return control of the Illinois National Guard to the state’s governor. The ruling prompted Trump to relinquish control of California’s and Oregon’s National Guard troops as well. 

The decision capped a complicated legal fight that began in June, when Trump sent troops into Los Angeles to respond to immigration raid protests. Marisa unpacks the court’s decision with Melissa Murray, a New York University law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast. 

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