California Sues Trump Over Unlawful Deployment of National Guard Amid Protests
California authorities initiate legal action against President Trump for deploying the National Guard without state approval to manage protests in Los Angeles.
On June 9, 2025, officials from California announced their intention to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, alleging that the deployment of the National Guard to manage protests in Los Angeles against immigration raids was conducted unlawfully.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside Governor Gavin Newsom, stated that they are seeking to have the court invalidate Trump's federalization of the California National Guard.
Bonta characterized the deployment as an abuse of federal authority that violates the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution, asserting that activating military troops for protests that local law enforcement deemed under control at the time is incredibly unjust and disrespectful to their service and sacrifice.
The Attorney General emphasized that the consent of Governor Newsom is required for such troop deployments, marking the first instance since 1965 where a U.S. president has invoked the National Guard 'without a request from the state governor.' He reiterated that Governor Newsom understands how to call the National Guard when warranted, citing previous instances involving response to wildfires in Los Angeles and protests in the summer of 2020.
The deployment has led to escalating tensions between the White House and the Newsom administration.
In a recent interview, Tom Homan, the White House’s point person on immigration policy, suggested that both Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass could face arrest.
In response, Governor Newsom challenged Homan with the words, 'TOM, ARREST ME.'
Trump commented that if he were Homan, he would support the arrest of Gavin Newsom, criticizing the governor’s management of the protests.
He characterized Newsom as a good person but deemed him 'tremendously incompetent,' adding that the governor enjoys publicity.
In a further escalation of rhetoric, Trump labeled the individuals responsible for the disturbances as 'professional agitators and insurrectionists,' claiming they should be incarcerated.
This legal confrontation highlights the ongoing conflict between state and federal authorities regarding immigration policy and public order management amidst significant civil unrest.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside Governor Gavin Newsom, stated that they are seeking to have the court invalidate Trump's federalization of the California National Guard.
Bonta characterized the deployment as an abuse of federal authority that violates the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution, asserting that activating military troops for protests that local law enforcement deemed under control at the time is incredibly unjust and disrespectful to their service and sacrifice.
The Attorney General emphasized that the consent of Governor Newsom is required for such troop deployments, marking the first instance since 1965 where a U.S. president has invoked the National Guard 'without a request from the state governor.' He reiterated that Governor Newsom understands how to call the National Guard when warranted, citing previous instances involving response to wildfires in Los Angeles and protests in the summer of 2020.
The deployment has led to escalating tensions between the White House and the Newsom administration.
In a recent interview, Tom Homan, the White House’s point person on immigration policy, suggested that both Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass could face arrest.
In response, Governor Newsom challenged Homan with the words, 'TOM, ARREST ME.'
Trump commented that if he were Homan, he would support the arrest of Gavin Newsom, criticizing the governor’s management of the protests.
He characterized Newsom as a good person but deemed him 'tremendously incompetent,' adding that the governor enjoys publicity.
In a further escalation of rhetoric, Trump labeled the individuals responsible for the disturbances as 'professional agitators and insurrectionists,' claiming they should be incarcerated.
This legal confrontation highlights the ongoing conflict between state and federal authorities regarding immigration policy and public order management amidst significant civil unrest.
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