California Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment

SACRAMENTO, CA - California Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the recent deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles County. The deployment, which occurred over the weekend, was initiated in response to anti-ICE protests and related disturbances. Newsom argues that the federal government, under President Trump, overstepped its authority by federalizing the National Guard.

The lawsuit claims that the administration's actions represent an abuse of power and an infringement on California's rights to control its own military resources. The governor stated that the state has the capacity to manage its own law enforcement and security needs without federal intervention. The legal action seeks to limit the federal government's ability to deploy the National Guard in California without the state's explicit consent.

This legal challenge underscores the ongoing conflict between California and the federal government regarding immigration policies and the role of federal law enforcement within the state. The Trump administration has previously criticized California's sanctuary policies, while California has resisted federal efforts to increase immigration enforcement. The lawsuit is expected to be a lengthy and contentious legal battle, with significant implications for the balance of power between states and the federal government.