Joining me now, MSNBC legal analyst and former US attorney Joyce Vance and MSNBC political analyst and Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Eugene Robinson. Joyce, I'll start with you. The ruling on Trump's use of the National Guard in California, where do you think it goes from here and what does it tell us about writing precedent in real time? Right. So, it's an amazing opinion written by Justice Brier. I know people were disappointed early on when he took two days to set a hearing rather than immediately iss ...

International Relations & Security - Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, targeting multiple targets and senior Iranian leaders, with potential Mossad involvement [1][3] - The strike targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military bases, and residential compounds, with reports of casualties including the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard [3][4] - Concerns exist regarding Iran's retaliation capabilities and the potential for escalation in the Middle East, especially given limited US involvement [1][3][4] - The Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal is criticized for potentially contributing to the current crisis [1] US Domestic Politics & Legal Matters - A federal judge ruled in favor of California Governor Gavin Newsome, ordering the California National Guard back under his command and criticizing Donald Trump's overreach [1][2] - The judge meticulously reviewed events in Los Angeles, concluding that local law enforcement had the situation under control and federal support was unnecessary [2][5] - The court decision is seen as a victory for democracy and a rejection of efforts to normalize military presence in US streets [1][2] - Senator Alex Padilla was reportedly attacked by federal agents in a federal building, raising concerns about the Trump administration's actions and potential abuse of power [2][3] Immigration Policy - Donald Trump seemingly surrendered on his promise of mass deportations, indicating a shift in policy towards recognizing the importance of immigrant workers in agriculture and hospitality [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] - Trump acknowledged the reliance of farmers and the hotel industry on immigrant labor, suggesting a willingness to allow them to stay in the US [7][11][12][13][14]

time. Governor Nuome is speaking right now after a federal judge ruled against the Trump administration, ordering Trump to return control of the National Guard to Newsome. Let's listen.Uh those cornerstones that he claimed or asserted were not met. Section 12 406. Clearly, there's no invasion. There's no rebellion.It's absurd. And so, we're gratified. Uh today is a big day uh for the Constitution of United States, for our democracy, and I hope it's the beginning uh of a new day in this country where we push ...

Welcome to the beat. I'm Ari Melbourne. We begin now with breaking news.Americans across the nation now gathering in the streets protesting aspects of the Trump agenda, these controversial ICE raids, and the extraordinary use of federal powers and even the military to back up those raids. We see signs that these protests, many of them peaceful, will be intensifying over the course of the evening. But that is against this backdrop.United States troops, sometimes armed with machine guns or weapons of war, in ...

Government & Legal Concerns - Senator Kaine expresses concern over the legality and dangerous precedent of the President's use of the National Guard against the wishes of a state governor [2] - The Senator highlights the historical partnership between presidents and governors regarding the National Guard, emphasizing it's not meant to be a tool against states [2][3] - Planned proposals to limit the president's ability to deploy the military against civilian protesters are underway [5][15] Civil Liberties & Political Implications - The Senator suggests the President is using the military to intimidate protesters and distract from other issues, potentially infringing on First Amendment rights [4][8] - Encouragement for citizens to exercise their constitutional rights to peacefully assemble and petition the government, despite potential intimidation [8][9][10] - Concerns raised about the military being used as political pawns, with historical examples of resistance to such actions within the government [11][12][13] Military & National Security - Active duty military deployment against fellow Americans is seen as detrimental to morale and potentially dangerous, referencing the Kent State incident [17][18] - The Senator emphasizes the importance of focusing the military on external adversaries and maintaining alliances, rather than pitting Americans against each other [18][19] - Senator Ran Paul's comparison of the military parade to North Korea highlights bipartisan concerns about the militarization of domestic issues [16]

We want to bring in NBC's Camila Bernal in Los Angeles. Peter Baker is a New York Times White House correspondent and of course MSNBC political analyst. Retired Army Colonel Jack Jacobs is a Vietnam vet, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, and an MSNBC military analyst.And Barbara McUade is a former US attorney, law professor at the University of Michigan. And what else. An MSNBC legal analyst.Peter, I want to start with you. Ending the protests in LA is what the administration is saying is their stated goal ...

on January 6th with violence against the Constitution, against the Congress, and against the United States Capital, we beg the President of the United States to send in the National Guard. He would not do it. And yet, in an contraon constitutional way, he has sent the National Guard into California.Something is very wrong with this. ...

Deployment Costs & Funding - Estimated deployment cost for the Guard and Marines to LA is $134 million, primarily for TDY costs like travel, housing, and food [2] - Funding is sourced from O&M (Operations and Maintenance) accounts [2] - There is a denial that funding is being reallocated from housing and barracks to cover deployment costs [1] Justification for Military Deployment - The deployment is justified by the need to protect federal ICE agents who are being attacked while deporting illegal criminals [3][4] - The President believes in law and order and has the authority to mobilize the National Guard or active duty troops to protect federal agents [4] - The legal basis cited is 10 USC 12406, with arguments suggesting the situation involves invasion, rebellion, or the inability of the state governor to execute US laws [5][6] Federal vs State Authority - The President believes the Governor of California and the Mayor of Los Angeles have failed to protect their people [7] - The President is willing to act on behalf of the citizens of Los Angeles and ICE agents [8] - There is a contention that orders should be issued through the governors of the states, but the President possesses the necessary authority [8]

It is day 141 of the second Trump administration and it is yet another tense night in Los Angeles. Protests that erupted last Friday over federal deportation raids in the city have continued for four straight days. The situation escalated on Sunday when the president called in the National Guard over objections from Governor Gavin Newsome. Today, the attorney general filed a lawsuit challenging that action in court. But earlier, Newsome posted that the administration was ordering an additional 2,000 Nationa ...

I want to go back to 1992 in Los Angeles when the Rodney King riots broke out. That was the last time the National Guard was in LA. Then President George HW Bush deployed them at the request of the governor.The key word highlighted, underlined, scored, exclamation point is request. Now here we are 33 years later. They are back, but not because the governor asked for it.Quite the opposite. Historian John Meechum joins us now. John, I'm so grateful that you're here because the last time a president bypassed a ...