California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of the National Guard to the Los Angeles area. The lawsuit claims that the federal government defied Governor Gavin Newsom's authority by sending troops to address potential unrest related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
The state argues that the deployment exceeds the federal government's constitutional powers and infringes upon California's right to control its own National Guard. According to the lawsuit, the deployment was not requested by the Governor and was instead initiated by the federal government without proper consultation or justification.
Attorney General Bonta emphasized the importance of state control over the National Guard, stating that the federal government cannot unilaterally deploy troops within California for purposes that are not aligned with the state's priorities. The lawsuit seeks to prevent future unauthorized deployments and reaffirm the Governor's authority over the California National Guard.
California Sues Over National Guard Deployment Authority
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles. The suit alleges that the federal government overstepped its authority and undermined Governor Gavin Newsom's control over the state's National Guard. The legal action is based on the claim that the deployment was intended to address potential unrest related to ICE raids, a purpose not authorized by the state. Bonta argues that the federal government is infringing on California's sovereignty.
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