Clinton Judge Sides with Newsom, Orders Trump to Return Control of National Guard Back to California – Calls President’s Actions “Illegal”
A federal judge in San Francisco made a clear decision on Thursday, ordering President Trump to hand back control of the National Guard to the state of California. This means the president cannot continue to take charge of a military force that belongs to the state unless there is a lawful and constitutional reason. It’s a reminder that states have rights and powers that must be respected, even by the president.
Earlier in the week, on Monday, downtown Los Angeles saw large protests. Thousands of people gathered outside a federal building to speak out against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE. The protests were loud and passionate, driven by anger and frustration over how immigration is being handled. The demonstrations became tense, and the crowd’s message was clear—they are demanding change.
In response to what’s been happening, legal action is being taken. A lawsuit has been filed against Donald Trump. The reason for this lawsuit is serious. The belief is that the current crisis is not just something that happened by chance. It’s being made worse intentionally by the president to create fear and chaos. That fear is then being used as an excuse to do something dangerous—take control of a state’s military forces, something that is supposed to be protected by law.
The order that Trump signed is not just a piece of paper. It carries enormous consequences. If allowed to stand, it could give him the power to send federal troops into any state he wants, without needing permission from that state. That kind of power is not how America is supposed to work. States are not supposed to be under military threat from their own federal government.
This issue is not about political parties. It’s not about Democrats or Republicans. It’s about protecting the balance of power that keeps the country fair and free. Every governor, whether they lead a red state or a blue state, should be deeply concerned. What’s happening now could happen in their state next. No one should be okay with one person having that much unchecked power.
Some people might say this is an overreaction or just political noise, but it’s not. This isn’t exaggerated or made up for headlines. What we’re seeing is a real move toward something deeply troubling—a form of leadership where power is concentrated in one person’s hands, where the normal checks and balances are ignored or pushed aside. That’s a step toward authoritarianism, a system where individual freedoms and democratic processes are at risk.
This moment is important. We must not look away or stay silent. We have to stand up now, before more damage is done. We have to defend the constitution, protect the rights of states, and make sure that the country does not slide toward a dangerous and undemocratic future. Letting this kind of power grab go unchallenged would weaken the foundations of the republic. That’s why we’re fighting it. It cannot be allowed to stand.
