Well, this is likely to ruin California Governor Gavin Newsom’s evening: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued its ruling on the Trump administration’s motion for a stay pending appeal. The court granted the motion, meaning the National Guard may remain under federal control for the time being. 

Shortly after President Trump issued orders federalizing the Guard in response to riots that broke out in and around Los Angeles, ostensibly following protests of immigration raids in the area, Newsom filed suit in federal court to block the move. Of note, he filed the suit in the Northern District of California rather than in the Central District, which serves Los Angeles. Judge Charles Breyer then issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) ordering the return of control of the Guard to the state. 

Within hours of that ruling, however, a three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative (temporary) stay in response to the administration’s appeal.