Judge Charles Breyer, brother of retired SCOTUS justice, to oversee Newsom case

Charles Breyer, the brother of retired liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, has been assigned to preside over a lawsuit brought by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom against the Trump administration in California. Judge Charles Breyer, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, will oversee the case, which alleges that President Donald Trump federalized thousands of National Guard soldiers in response to anti-immigration enforcement protests and riots in Los Angeles County, depriving California of its sovereignty.

Stephen Breyer, who served on the Supreme Court for nearly three decades, was replaced by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson after his retirement. Charles Breyer, who serves on the federal bench in the Northern District of California, will now preside over the lawsuit between Newsom and Trump.

Newsom’s lawsuit claims that Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard in California was an “unprecedented power grab” as the president did so without the consent of the governor. Trump defended his decision, stating that it was necessary to protect ICE personnel and federal buildings from protesters engaging in unlawful assembly and violence against law enforcement.

Following the proclamation to deploy the National Guard, further unrest erupted in Los Angeles County, with rioters setting fire to self-driving cars and looting stores. Newsom alleges that Trump’s actions only exacerbated the chaos in the region.

Federal court cases in the Northern District of California are assigned randomly through an automated system by the Clerk of the Court. Fox News Digital reached out to Charles Breyer’s chambers for comment on his assignment.

The news of Charles Breyer presiding over the case comes amid speculation from some Republicans that Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C., may be secretly taking on Trump cases to sabotage them in favor of plaintiffs. Boasberg addressed these claims during a court hearing, stating that assignments in the court are randomly assigned by a computer.

In conclusion, the assignment of Charles Breyer to preside over the lawsuit between Newsom and Trump adds an interesting dynamic to the legal battle unfolding in California. It will be interesting to see how the case progresses under Breyer’s oversight.

This article was written by Ashley Oliver, a reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, covering the Justice Department and legal affairs. For story tips, email ashley.oliver@fox.com.