California Seeks Court Order to Block Military Use

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

California officials have filed a legal challenge to prevent the deployment of military forces for domestic law enforcement, following President Donald Trump’s warning that protests during a potential army parade could be met with “very heavy force.”

California’s Attorney General has submitted an emergency motion requesting a federal court to prohibit the Trump administration from using the military to suppress civil unrest within the state. The motion argues that such action violates the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the federal government’s ability to use the military for domestic policing.

The legal filing comes amid rising tensions over Trump’s suggestion to deploy armed forces in response to anticipated protests at a proposed national army parade. Officials in California say the move would unlawfully infringe on civil liberties and states’ rights.

President Trump, speaking from the White House, warned demonstrators not to disrupt any planned military parade, stating that any “interference” would be met with “very heavy force.” He did not clarify what form that force would take but hinted at military involvement.

Critics argue that Trump’s rhetoric threatens to escalate peaceful demonstrations and could lead to unconstitutional use of armed personnel on American streets. Civil rights organizations have also joined California in condemning the administration’s approach.

The standoff underscores deep divisions over how protests should be managed and whether the U.S. military should play any role in law enforcement. Legal scholars note that invoking the Insurrection Act—a rare and controversial move—would be required to bypass restrictions on military deployment within U.S. borders.

California leaders insist that peaceful protest is protected by the Constitution and that using soldiers against citizens would set a dangerous precedent. The court is expected to review the emergency motion within days, as both sides brace for a potential legal and political showdown.

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