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Trump backs down in California National Guard control fight

The Trump administration has dropped its fight to keep California National Guard troops under federal control, a major shift in a months-long legal battle with Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Appeals Court Orders End to Trump’s Command of California National Guard

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Trump to pull National Guard from LA., Chicago and Portland, Ore.

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National Guard to leave Chicago, LA, Portland: Trump

US President Donald Trump says his administration is removing the National Guard from Chicago, ⁠Los Angeles and Portland but federal forces will come back if crime rates go up.

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Trump withdraws National Guard from multiple cities but warns ‘we will come back’ if crime goes up

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Trump pauses push to deploy National Guard in Chicago, citing legal hurdles

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Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment

The move follows a Supreme Court decision which cast new doubt on the administration's legal theory for using the National Guard in domestic law enforcement.

Trump administration drops bid to keep California National Guard federalized

With the filing, the Trump administration is allowing a court order to go into effect, which returns command of the troops to Governor Newsom.

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COLUMN: Supreme Court Blocks National Guard Deployment to Chicago, Restricts Presidential Power Under Title 10

Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago, limiting presidential authority to federalize state Guard units under Title 10. Dec 23, 2025.

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Trump’s immigration crackdown upended life in California. It continues as the new year begins

President Donald Trump focused on California as he cracked down on unauthorized immigration, sent the National Guard to L.A. and carried out high profile raids.