A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump violated military law by activating National Guard troops in California without proper authorization. The judge's decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by the state of California, which argued that Trump's actions were illegal and unconstitutional.

The judge's ruling marks a significant blow to Trump, who has faced criticism for his handling of the National Guard during his time in office. According to the judge's ruling, Trump's activation of the National Guard troops in Los Angeles was in direct violation of military law, as he did not have the authority to order such a deployment without approval from Congress.

In response to the ruling, a spokesperson for Trump's legal team issued a statement saying they planned to appeal the decision. The spokesperson argued that Trump's activation of the National Guard was within his constitutional authority as Commander in Chief.

Despite this setback, the ruling highlights the ongoing legal challenges facing Trump as he navigates his post-presidency. With the appeals process set to begin, the case is likely to continue to make headlines in the coming weeks.