California Governor Newsom Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his intention to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's order to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles. Newsom emphasized that any deployment must adhere to established regulations and procedures, criticizing Trump for disregarding these protocols. This announcement comes as the first group of National Guard members arrived in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, where they immediately clashed with protesters. Newsom has called for the federal government to withdraw the National Guard and has criticized Trump for circumventing state authorities.

The deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles has underscored the growing divide between the two major political parties in the United States. Trump's decision to send 2,000 National Guard personnel to assist federal law enforcement in the region has faced strong opposition from Newsom, who accused the federal government of attempting to seize control of the state's National Guard. Newsom argued that this move is designed to escalate tensions rather than resolve them.

In response to the deployment, Newsom signed a letter to the Department of Defense, requesting that Defense Secretary Mark Esper withdraw the order to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles and return command of the state's National Guard to the state government. The governor stated that the National Guard should only be redeployed when absolutely necessary. This request comes as federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, continue their operations in Los Angeles County, leading to confrontations with local residents.

The situation in Los Angeles has been further complicated by Trump's hardline stance on immigration. The president has signed a memorandum expanding the scope of deportations and increasing the number of daily arrests of undocumented immigrants. This policy shift has been met with criticism from state officials, who argue that it undermines the rule of law and state sovereignty. The federal government's actions in California have been described as an attempt to "take over" the state, a move that Newsom has condemned as both illegal and unethical.