Legal Analysis of Trump Administration's Response to Civil Unrest in Los Angeles

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Fox News legal analyst Jonathan Turley criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom's efforts to halt Trump administration's response to civil unrest in Los Angeles, arguing that the president has the authority to deploy National Guard without state approval.

Key Points

  • Courts historically do not second-guess presidential orders of deployment
  • Title 10 grants the president authority to federalize National Guard without state consent
  • Department of Justice disputes California's argument against National Guard deployment

Pros

  • Provides legal perspective on the authority of the president to deploy National Guard
  • Highlights the arguments against Gov. Newsom's actions