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This morning, President Trump is celebrating a decision from a federal appeals court that temporarily halts a lower court’s order for him to return control of California’s National Guard to the state. The president expressed gratitude on social media for the decision. A subsequent hearing is scheduled for Tuesday. This controversy originated from Trump’s federalization of National Guard troops to address protests in Los Angeles related to his immigration crackdown.
CNN’s Harry Enten discussed how recent immigration policies are affecting Trump’s approval ratings. Current polls from Quinnipiac University and Ap-Norc show Trump significantly underwater in terms of popularity, especially as he experiences a decline in approval regarding immigration, a previously strong point for him. In just two weeks, his net approval rating on immigration dropped from plus four to minus two.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for a military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, despite concerns about costs and potential damage to infrastructure. Polling suggests that only 38% of respondents view the parade as a good use of funds, with 60% opposing it, particularly among independent voters.
On the legal front, a federal judge has ruled that Trump’s actions in deploying the National Guard were illegal, stating that he exceeded statutory authority and violated the 10th Amendment. This ruling asserted that control of the National Guard rests with the state, not the federal government. The appeals court’s decision to pause this ruling allows the National Guard to remain deployed while further arguments are made.
Analyzing the legal implications, experts note that the judge’s ruling emphasized the difference between a rebellion and unlawful protests. The judge found insufficient evidence to classify the protests as a rebellion against the government, indicating that actions taken during protests, while potentially unlawful, do not meet the criteria for a rebellion as defined in legal terms.
