California's Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for 'unlawfully' federalizing and deploying the state's National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles. Governor Gavin Newsom and Bonta argue this action bypassed state sovereignty and was 'illegal,' escalating protests that began on Friday. They contend that local law enforcement was already managing the situation and federal intervention was unnecessary.
California to file lawsuit over Trump’s ‘illegal’ deployment of national guard
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California's Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for 'unlawfully' federalizing and deploying the state's National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles. Governor Gavin Newsom and Bonta argue this action bypassed state sovereignty and was 'illegal,' escalating protests that began on Friday. They contend that local law enforcement was already managing the situation and federal intervention was unnecessary.
Trending- 1 Friday (prior to June 9, 2025): Immigration raids occurred across Los Angeles, leading to scattered protests.
- 2 Weekend (prior to June 9, 2025): Protests escalated into unrest.
- 3 Friday (prior to June 9, 2025): Trump sent 2,000 National Guard troops to the area.
- 4 Monday (prior to June 9, 2025): California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state would file a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
- A lawsuit will be filed by California against the Trump administration.
- The dispute highlights heightened tensions between state and federal governments.
- It contributes to the ongoing debate over federal intervention in state matters.
What: The state of California plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the 'unlawful' federalization and deployment of California's National Guard troops to address immigration protests in Los Angeles.
When: Monday (prior to June 9, 2025) for the announcement and filing of the lawsuit. Protests began Friday (prior to June 9, 2025) and built over the weekend.
Where: California, specifically Los Angeles where the protests occurred. The lawsuit will be filed in the United States.
Why: California claims the Trump administration bypassed Governor Gavin Newsom, 'trampling' on state sovereignty, and that the deployment was 'illegal' and unnecessary as local law enforcement was managing the situation. The deployment was in response to immigration raids and subsequent protests.
How: California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit, which will be filed later on Monday.