I don't like the presumption in a lot of discussions right now that courts are somehow not a useful way to address problems. This post is just one example. Getting a judgment about who actually has authority is the right move. It means you don't have to put human beings in a position where they are
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Kelsey Atherton
hey quick question: if this was an illegal order and the Governor of California is in charge of the state national guard until they're lawfully federalized, why is Gavin suing instead of ordering the guard to not follow Trump's illegal orders?
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This case is a TRO aka temporary restraining order. Meaning it is an emergency and gets heard by the court ASAP.
For those who are confused about what powers the president does or doesn't have, why is this different from Eisenhower sending the military to Arkansas to