Federal Judge Rules Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles Was Illegal
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — September 2, 2025 — A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests earlier this year was unlawful, citing a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which bars the use of military forces for domestic law enforcement. The ruling comes amid ongoing national unrest, with more than 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across the U.S. protesting Trump’s immigration policies and federal actions. In Los Angeles, tensions remain high following the June deployment, which took place despite opposition from local city leaders. The judge’s decision adds to a growing list of legal and political challenges facing the Trump administration. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., protesters gathered as Congress returned from its summer recess. Internationally, the World Trade Organization has also raised alarms, warning that Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy could cause “unprecedented” disruptions to the global trading system.