Trump withdraws National Guard
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Following the order, Gov. Newsom said he’s directed leadership to return the service members home to their families.
Trump and his cabinet cronies finally bowed to the rule of law — returning the California National Guard to state control after illegal federalization — showing he is not above the U.S. Constitution.
With the filing, the Trump administration is allowing a court order to go into effect, which returns command of the troops to Governor Newsom.
The Trump administration has withdrawn its request to maintain federal control over the California National Guard, returning command and control to Gov. Gavin Newsom, following a court ruling that the federalization of the National Guard was illegal.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s move comes as the Supreme Court cast doubt on the Pentagon’s use of militia troops in Illinois.