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Judge rules Trump's use of National Guard in LA is illegal.

National Guard engaged in local policing, which violates Posse Comitas Act, judge says.

Trump is likely to appeal

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops during Los Angeles' immigration enforcement protests is illegal.

Violation of Posse Comitatus

In a 52-page ruling, Judge Charles Breyer ruled that President Donald Trump's administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids. The judge in San Francisco did not require the remaining troops withdrawn, however.

In his opinion, Breyer said the evidence at trial showed the Trump administration used troops and military vehicles to set up protective perimeters and

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