Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order that directed President Donald Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California after he deployed them there following protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids.

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2 developments- Jun 12, 2025Only center coverage:Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California
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