June 26, 2025
Padilla was released shortly after being handcuffed. He represents California, where Los Angeles has seen days of protests against Trump's crackdown on migrants
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals' decision does not mean that the court will ultimately agree with Trump, but it means he will maintain command of the guard for now
LA's Little Tokyo residents reject Trump's 'liberation' plan and say that troops are making situation worse
The Los Angeles mayor imposed a curfew starting at 8 pm in the downtown area, declared a local emergency and called on Trump to end immigration raids
California files lawsuit to block National Guard deployment while police break up downtown LA protest that had returned for a fourth day
"Important to remember that Trump isn't trying to heal or keep the peace. He is looking to inflame and divide," Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he requested the Trump administration withdraw its order to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles County, calling it unlawful
The protests pit Democratic-run Los Angeles against Trump's Republican White House, which has made cracking down on immigration a hallmark of his second term
