Trial Challenges Trump's Use of National Guard in Los Angeles

A trial began Monday over the Trump administration's use of National Guard forces in Los Angeles for deportation and protest control, challenging the president's break from norms. The court will decide if the government violated a law against military involvement in civil law enforcement.

California claims the troops were used unlawfully, while the administration denies this, stating they protected federal property and ICE agents. Despite troop withdrawals, some remain involved in immigration raids. California seeks to prevent direct participation in law enforcement, citing violations of the Posse Comitatus Act.

Trump ordered troops to Los Angeles against the governor's wishes. The lawsuit aims to return the National Guard to state control. The trial's impact on Trump's plan to deploy troops to Washington is limited, where he directly controls the Guard. A ruling against the administration could restrict troop actions in other cities.