Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Used National Guard in California

Federal Judge Rules on National Guard Deployment

• ⚖️ A federal judge, Charles Breer, ruled that the Trump administration illegally used National Guard troops in California during immigration raids.
• 🚫 The ruling stated that the deployment violated federal law, specifically a law prohibiting military enforcement of domestic laws.
• ⚠️ While the judge found the deployment illegal, no order was issued for the troops' removal.
• 🏛️ The Trump administration had claimed the troops were deployed under presidential authority to protect federal agents, not to enforce laws.
• 🗣️ Neither the Trump administration nor Governor Newsom have yet commented on the ruling.

LA Sheriff's Deputies Injured in Hit-and-Run

• 🚑 Two LA County Sheriff's deputies were injured after being struck by a suspected drunk driver in South LA.
• 💥 The incident occurred around 9:15 PM at 98th and Vermont, where a car slammed into the deputies' SUV, causing it to crash into a power pole.
• 🤕 One deputy sustained significant head injuries, but both were released from Harbor UCLA Medical Center after several hours.
• 🏃‍♂️ The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and booked on charges of hit-and-run and suspicion of driving under the influence.
• 💨 A passenger in the suspect's vehicle also fled and remains at large.

Push for Expanded Rent Relief in LA County

• 💰 LA County leaders are advocating for expanded rent relief, with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and immigrant advocates urging approval of nearly $17 million in emergency aid.
• 🎯 The proposed plan aims to extend relief to immigrant families affected by federal enforcement, wildfire survivors, and tenants facing eviction.
• 📢 Community leaders are scheduled to rally at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration to demand swift action on the rent relief plan.