A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of California’s National Guard during ICE-related riots was illegal, ordering control to be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom. U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer issued the decision Thursday, siding with Governor Newsom and rejecting Trump’s justification for seizing the Guard. The judge’s ruling called the president’s actions unconstitutional, citing violations of the Tenth Amendment and the principle of federalism, emphasizing that ‘federalism is not optional.’ In response, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay of the order, giving the government a narrow window to comply with the restraining order. California Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the ruling, calling it ‘an important step forward in protecting our communities and our rights.’ He criticized Trump’s actions as unlawful and warned against the use of military force in domestic disputes, citing support from retired military officials. The Trump administration, however, has defended the president’s actions, arguing that the court’s order puts federal officials at risk. The case has sparked broader discussions about the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches, particularly in matters of state sovereignty and constitutional authority.