The US appeals court has allowed Donald Trump to maintain control of California’s national guard amid a legal challenge by the state’s Democratic governor over the president’s deployment of troops to quell protests in Los Angeles. The court extended a pause on a ruling that Trump unlawfully called the national guard into federal service, stating that Trump likely acted within his authority. Governor Gavin Newsom could still challenge the use of the national guard and U.S. Marines under other laws. Trump praised the decision on social media, emphasizing the importance of protecting law-abiding Americans.

In other news, the Los Angeles Dodgers blocked US immigration enforcement agents from accessing their stadium parking lot. The Department of Homeland Security now requires lawmakers to provide notice before visiting detention centers. Additionally, a federal judge blocked Trump’s administration from mandating cooperation with immigration enforcement for transportation grant funding. The US defense secretary’s office requested a passive approach to Juneteenth messaging, sparking controversy. Lastly, recent protests against Trump’s policies drew millions of participants, highlighting ongoing social and political tensions in the country.