News Round Up 6/9/ – 6/15/2025 part 5-old

Quotes and Perspectives

Trump Admin Lawyer (Reuters, June 10, 2025): “The Act grants clear authority for swift action.”

Guerline Jozef (Democracy Now!June 10, 2025): “This is not about security; it’s about anti-Brown racism.”

Pamela Brown (CNN, June 11, 2025): “A 1798 law in 2025? This could be legal overreach.”

Pundit Reactions

Sean Hannity (Fox News): ““These are gang members, not innocent refugees. The administration is protecting Americans by removing dangerous criminals who have no right to be here…”

Rachel Maddow (MSNBC): “Using a wartime law to deport people without hearings is authoritarian and a grotesque abuse of power.”

3. 9th Circuit’s Explosive Ruling Backs Trump’s National Guard Power Grab!
Headline and Summary

Appeals Court Shocks California, Upholding Trump’s National Guard Control

On June 12, 2025, the 9th Circuit paused a judge’s order, allowing Trump to retain federal control over California National Guard troops during protests over ICE raids in Los Angeles.

Details of the Event

Trump federalized the California National Guard to protect federal assets during mass protests. Judge Charles Breyer ruled it illegal and ordered control returned to Governor Newsom. The 9th Circuit’s pause delays that ruling pending a June 17 hearing.

Key Developments

Trump praised the pause, claiming the ruling saved Los Angeles from “burning to the ground.”

Newsom condemned the move as “unconstitutional.”

Clashes involved 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops.