California’s Governor Takes Legal Action Against Trump Era’s Military Move

California's Governor Takes Legal Action Against Trump Era's Military Move

(PatriotNews.net) – In an unprecedented move that exposes the escalating power struggle between federal and state authorities, California Governor Gavin Newsom is now suing the Trump administration over federalizing the National Guard without his consent – a decision Newsom claims leaves his state vulnerable to natural disasters while troops guard against protests that haven’t even happened.

At a Glance

  • Governor Newsom filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles
  • Trump invoked Title 10 powers to federalize the Guard without state approval, deploying 700 active-duty Marines with plans for up to 4,000 troops
  • The deployment was ostensibly to address protests against ICE raids targeting undocumented residents
  • California officials argue the action violates constitutional principles and leaves the state vulnerable to natural disasters
  • Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan previously suggested arresting officials who obstruct federal immigration raids

Constitutional Showdown in California

In the latest chapter of the never-ending political warfare between California and the Trump administration, Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s decision to federalize the California National Guard. Trump deployed approximately 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles and invoked Title 10, Section 12406 of the U.S. Code to mobilize the National Guard without Newsom’s request or approval. The mobilization was supposedly in response to anticipated protests against ICE raids targeting undocumented residents – protests that hadn’t even materialized when the troops were deployed.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking a restraining order against the deployment, arguing that federal law requires the governor’s consent before federalizing state troops. The lawsuit contends that Trump’s actions are not only unlawful but unconstitutional, potentially violating both the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement, and the Tenth Amendment, which reserves certain powers to the states. Of course, they’ve conveniently filed their case in the Northern District of California, where most judges are Democratic appointees.

Troops for Non-Existent Threats

What makes this situation particularly absurd is that Trump plans to deploy up to 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell protests that haven’t even occurred. Meanwhile, Newsom argues this reckless federalization leaves California vulnerable to natural disasters that require immediate National Guard response. The governor claims there was absolutely no communication or consultation about the deployment – just another unilateral move by a federal government seemingly intent on flexing its muscles against states that don’t fall in line with its immigration agenda.

The Immigration Enforcement Backdrop

This legal battle is playing out against a backdrop of heated rhetoric regarding immigration enforcement. Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan previously suggested arresting officials who obstruct federal immigration raids, including Newsom himself – though Homan later backpedaled, claiming his words were taken out of context. Newsom responded by challenging Homan to arrest him, while simultaneously arguing that California does cooperate with ICE on criminal matters but won’t turn its police forces into de facto immigration agents. It’s yet another example of the left’s selective enforcement philosophy: follow only the laws they agree with.

As this constitutional crisis unfolds, Americans are witnessing a fundamental battle over federalism and the proper balance of power between Washington and the states. The question remains whether Trump’s unprecedented deployment represents necessary federal action to enforce immigration laws or an unconstitutional overreach that undermines state sovereignty. Either way, it’s clear that in the endless tug-of-war between California progressivism and federal authority, the real losers are the citizens caught in the middle of this political theater.

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