Headline Roundup • June 11th, 2025
Judge Rejects Newsom's Request to Immediately Halt Trump's Troop Deployment
Summary from the AllSides News Team
A federal judge has denied a request from California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) for an immediate restraining order against the deployment of military personnel by the Trump administration in Los Angeles, following immigration raids that sparked protests.
The Details: USDistrict Judge Charles Breyer granted the Trump administration more time to respond to Newsom's filing, setting a hearing for Thursday. On Tuesday, Trump had ordered 700 active-duty Marines and additional National Guard members to Los Angeles. Newsom's request aimed to "prevent the use of federalized National Guard and active duty Marines for law enforcement purposes on the streets of a civilian city" to "avoid irreparable harm to our communities" that is "likely to result" from troops enforcing immigration laws.
Key Quote: A Newsom spokesperson said, “The court did not deny or rule on the Governor’s request for a temporary restraining order. The court set a hearing for Thursday, after the federal government and the state file additional briefs, and we anticipate the court will rule on the request for a TRO a short time later."
For Context: The Trump administration filed a notice of opposition to Newsom's request, branding it as "legally meritless." This dispute has ensued amidst protests that erupted after immigration raids, with President Trump labeling the protestors as "animals," "paid insurrectionists" and "agitators."
How the Media Covered It: The Washington Times (Lean Right bias) emphasized the judge's decision to deny Newsom's request, noting that Trump has been given more time to respond to the filing. The article also included quotes from President Trump, justifying the decision to deploy troops and warning other cities of similar action if protests disrupt immigration enforcement. Axios (Lean Left) focused on the potential detrimental effects of the military deployment on communities, as expressed in Newsom's request. It also highlighted the Trump administration's response, labeling Newsom's request as "legally meritless."
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A federal judge has declined California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) request for an immediate restraining order to stop the Trump administration from deploying military personnel to enforce immigration law.
Why it matters: President Trump has ordered 4,000 National Guard members and 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles after immigration raids sparked protests in the city and beyond.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer declined Newsom's emergency ruling request, but granted the Trump administration's request for more time to respond to the governor's filing. The federal government has until 2 p.m. ET Wednesday to file its response.
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A judge has rejected California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) emergency request to limit President Trump’s Los Angeles troop deployment.
Newsom had earlier Tuesday asked a federal judge to immediately intervene to limit Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in L.A., asking for an emergency ruling by 1 p.m. PDT that day. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, however, granted the Trump administration’s request for more time to respond to Newsom’s request. The administration has until 11 a.m. PDT Wednesday to submit its arguments.
“The court did not deny or rule on the Governor’s request for a temporary restraining order....
A federal judge allowed President Trump at least two more days of free action to deploy troops to Los Angeles, putting off California’s request for an immediate restraining order Tuesday as the city prepared for another round of clashes between anti-deportation protesters and law enforcement.
The judge said Mr. Trump deserved a chance to answer California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s demands, and he set a hearing for Thursday to review the legal arguments over the deployment, which grew to 4,000 National Guard troops as well as 700 active-duty Marines.
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