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Judge Blocks Trump's Military Law Enforcement in California

9/3/2025

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Trump Breaches Posse Comitatus

A federal judge determined that President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth breached the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying military troops for law enforcement in Los Angeles.
Judge Charles Breyer prohibited further military law enforcement actions in California, highlighting a systematic approach to enforce federal law.
This ruling raises concerns about the establishment of a national police force under Trump's administration.

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Raskin Challenges Trump

Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized President Trump’s crime emergency claim, stating it lacks legal support under the D.C. Home Rule Act.
Raskin introduced House Joint Resolution 115 to revoke Trump’s emergency declaration and limit presidential control over D.C. police.
Legal experts, including Norm Eisen, deemed Trump’s military deployments illegal and a threat to democracy.
The Not Above the Law Coalition, with 150 organizations, opposes Trump’s federalization efforts and advocates for the rule of law.
Local officials, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, have condemned Trump’s actions amid threats to extend military presence.

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Trump Breaches Posse Comitatus

A federal judge determined that President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth breached the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying military troops for law enforcement in Los Angeles.
Judge Charles Breyer prohibited further military law enforcement actions in California, highlighting a systematic approach to enforce federal law.
This ruling raises concerns about the establishment of a national police force under Trump's administration.

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