Federal Judge Denies Governor Newsom’s Request for Restraining Order Against Trump
In a notable legal development on Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge rejected California Governor Gavin Newsom’s urgent plea for an ex parte Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) targeting President Trump.
The backdrop to this judicial drama is Trump’s recent decision to deploy National Guard troops to downtown Los Angeles, a move that prompted Newsom to take action amid escalating tensions. Over the past week, thousands of protesters have gathered to express their opposition to ICE, surrounding a federal facility in the heart of the city.
In response to the unrest, approximately 700 U.S. Marines have been mobilized, following Trump’s authorization of 2,000 National Guard personnel to restore order.
On Monday, Newsom escalated the situation by announcing plans to sue Trump, accusing him of constitutional violations. “This is a manufactured crisis,” Newsom asserted, contending that Trump’s actions are designed to instill fear and undermine state authority.
NEW: We are suing Donald Trump.
This is a manufactured crisis. He is creating fear and terror to take over a state militia and violate the U.S. constitution.
The illegal order he signed could allow him to send the military into ANY STATE HE WISHES.
Every governor — red or…
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 9, 2025
On Tuesday, Newsom urged the court to grant the TRO by 1 PM PST, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention. “They must be stopped immediately,” he declared in his formal request.
However, Judge Charles Breyer, a Clinton appointee and brother of retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, denied the request for an immediate order but scheduled a hearing for Thursday to further address the matter.
BREAKING: Judge Breyer declines California request for immediate restraining order but sets a Thursday hearing: pic.twitter.com/6Ab24sR3o4
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 10, 2025
