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California AG points out Trump's 'trigger words' that expose his next move
MSNBC· 2025-06-11 06:25
Legal Action & Concerns - California's Attorney General sought a restraining order against the deployment of National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles [1] - The concern revolves around the potential violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in civilian law enforcement [7] - The Attorney General argues the National Guard deployment lacks proper authority and Governor's consent [8][9] Mission & Deployment - The stated mission of the deployed National Guard and Marines is to protect federal property, operations, functions, and personnel, potentially involving interaction with ICE agents [6] - The California National Guard typically operates under the command of the Governor, focusing on issues like fentanyl inflow and wildfire suppression [12][13] - Marines are not under the command of the Governor, and their involvement in civilian law enforcement activities is questioned [14] Insurrection Act & Power - There is concern that President Trump is attempting to invoke the Insurrection Act to gain more power, despite the absence of an actual insurrection, rebellion, or invasion [15][16][17][18][20] - The Attorney General believes the administration is deliberately using language to suggest an insurrection to justify invoking the Act [16] - The Attorney General states that if the President attempts to claim an insurrection where one doesn't exist, they will take him to court [20]