00:00In a major decision on Thursday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of
00:04President Donald Trump, allowing him to maintain command over National Guard troops deployed in
00:09Los Angeles. This ruling temporarily blocks a lower court's order that would have returned
00:14control of the troops to California Governor Gavin Newsom. This marks a rare instance,
00:19as it's the first time since 1965 that a president has deployed the National Guard
00:24without a governor's approval. The court stated that the president acted within his authority,
00:30citing federal law that permits such action when local forces are not sufficient to enforce
00:35national laws. While the court acknowledged that the governor's argument for complete state
00:40authority had merit, it ultimately decided that federal powers took precedence in this
00:45situation. The panel emphasized that the president's move was lawful under emergency
00:49provisions. President Trump celebrated the decision online, calling it a win for national
00:55security and the safety of communities across the country.
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