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9th Circuit Warns Trump’s National Guard Risks Democracy

10/26/2025

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A 9th Circuit ruling warns that U.S. President Donald Trump's National Guard deployment could threaten self-governance and martial law.
Judge Marsha Berzon of the 9th Circuit emphasizes judicial review following eleven judges' warning that military deployment undermines democracy.
Judge Ronald Gould of the 9th Circuit recalls Kent State as a warning.
They fear sidelining oversight could yield tyranny if the Guard suppresses dissent during the 2026 midterms.

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A 9th Circuit ruling warns that U.S. President Donald Trump's National Guard deployment could threaten self-governance and martial law.
Judge Marsha Berzon of the 9th Circuit emphasizes judicial review following eleven judges' warning that military deployment undermines democracy.
Judge Ronald Gould of the 9th Circuit recalls Kent State as a warning.
They fear sidelining oversight could yield tyranny if the Guard suppresses dissent during the 2026 midterms.