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Court Slams Trump: No Troops to Tackle Crime in California
TL;DR
A federal judge has ruled that Trump cannot use troops to combat crime in California, calling the deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles illegal. This decision has significant implications for Trump's law enforcement tactics, complicating his threats to send troops to additional cities. The ruling emphasizes that the president cannot act as a national police chief, a move that has sparked discussions among lawmakers regarding National Guard utilization.
Key Points:
- Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in California.
- National Guard's use in Los Angeles deemed illegal.
- Implications for Trump's law enforcement strategies.
- Lawmakers request detailed breakdown of deployments.
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