California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the state is suing the Trump administration for what he deems an “unlawful” deployment of National Guard members to Los Angeles over the weekend. The move, which saw 2,000 National Guard members federalized in response to protests against immigration actions, has sparked controversy and legal action.
Bonta stated that President Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard was unnecessary and constituted an infringement on the state’s authority. California Governor Gavin Newsom also condemned the deployment, accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of overstepping his bounds.
The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration’s assertion that the National Guard deployment was necessary to maintain order during anti-deportation riots in Los Angeles. Bonta argued that local law enforcement was fully capable of handling the situation and could have sought support from state partners if needed.
The legal battle between California and the federal government underscores the ongoing tensions between the state and the Trump administration on issues of immigration and law enforcement. The outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for the balance of power between states and the federal government in matters of public safety and civil unrest.
References:
1. NBC News Politics: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/california-ag-sue-trump-unlawful-national-guard-order-rcna211886
2. Breitbart News: https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/06/09/newsom-california-suing-trump-over-illegal-deployment-of-national-guard/
3. NYT > Top Stories: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/us/california-lawsuit-national-guard-protests-trump.html
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