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Appeals Court Rules National Guard Deployment Unlawful as Nithya Raman Leads Karen Bass Before Debate

A court ruling on the California National Guard deployment to Los Angeles coincides with new polling in the 2026 mayoral race, federal demands on county ballots, and ongoing scrutiny of housing and homelessness programs.