California National Guard remains under the command of President Trump in Los Angeles.

As of Friday, June 13, 2025, the California National Guard remains under the command of President Trump in Los Angeles.

Here's a breakdown of the current situation:

 * Appeals Court Ruling: A federal appeals court on Thursday, June 12, 2025, temporarily blocked a lower federal judge's order that would have returned control of the California National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom. This means the federal deployment of the Guard in Los Angeles can continue while the appeals court considers the Trump administration's appeal.

 * Next Hearing: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered a hearing on the case for June 17, 2025.

 * Context of Deployment: President Trump federalized approximately 4,000 members of the California National Guard (under Title 10 authority) and sent 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to assist in immigration enforcement and to control protests that erupted over federal immigration sweeps. This move was made over the objections of Governor Newsom, who argued it was an unlawful bypass of his authority and a "brazen abuse of power."

 * Legal Arguments: The federal judge who initially ruled against Trump's deployment stated that it violated the U.S. Constitution's division of powers and that the situation in Los Angeles did not meet the definition of a "rebellion" required for Title 10 activation without state consent. The Trump administration, however, maintains that the deployment is lawful to protect federal buildings and personnel.

 * Troop Status and Conditions: Reports indicate that some National Guard members are experiencing low morale due to chaotic initial deployment conditions, including a lack of proper activation orders (leading to delayed pay and benefits), and inadequate provisions like food, water, and lodging. Some Guard troops have been authorized to detain people until police can make arrests.

 * Ongoing Protests: Protests against federal immigration sweeps continue in Los Angeles and have reportedly spread to other cities.