California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Trump istration clashed in federal court Thursday over the president’s unilateral deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The dispute escalated when a federal judge initially ruled Trump’s actions unconstitutional, only to have the decision temporarily blocked by an appeals court hours later. 391b5f

According to Politico, the legal battle began after Trump seized control of California’s National Guard troops to address protests over ICE raids in Los Angeles. Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the president’s authority to deploy the Guard without gubernatorial consent.

In a heated press conference outside the San Francisco federal courthouse, Newsom called Trump “a stone-cold liar” for claiming they had discussed the National Guard deployment in advance. “I would love to share the readout, but I revere the office of the presidency, so I’ll keep it in confidence. He is quite literally made up components of that conversation,” Newsom stated, adding that Trump never discussed the National Guard during their interaction.

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U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, who issued the initial temporary restraining order, strongly criticized the Trump istration’s argument that the president’s decisions as commander-in-chief cannot be questioned. The judge compared such reasoning to the rule of King George, emphasizing the importance of constitutional governance.

The deployment marks the first time since 1965’s civil rights era that a U.S. president has taken control of National Guard troops without a governor’s approval. Trump’s istration argued that the president didn’t need gubernatorial consent, citing resistance to federal immigration enforcement efforts and accusing local leadership of failing to control unrest.

Newsom defended local law enforcement’s handling of the situation, describing Trump’s intervention as “authoritarian” and an intentional attempt to provoke violence and justify executive power. The governor emphasized that the Guard’s reassignment had disrupted their regular duties, including border security, counter-drug enforcement, and forest management ahead of wildfire season.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked Judge Breyer’s order and scheduled a Tuesday hearing on the matter. Despite this setback, Newsom expressed confidence in the ultimate outcome, citing his faith in the Constitution and the federal judge’s reasoning. The governor maintained his position that there was “no invasion” or “rebellion” to justify Trump’s actions, calling the situation “absurd.”

California Governor Gavin Newsom has had a dramatic week. A series of brutal and invasive ICE raids saw Los Angeles citizens erupt in protest, giving Donald Trump the excuse to send in first thousands of National Guard soldiers, then hundreds of Marines. They were supposedly there to “keep the peace”, though to Californians they felt more like an invading army.

Newsom quickly launched a legal challenge against Trump sending the troops in and while he was initially stymied, he has now triumphed. Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer conclusively ruled that Trump’s military actions against California are illegal, concluding that the protests fall “far short of rebellion”.

For the embattled Newsom this is a rare moment to exhale. He’s been squarely in the MAGA crosshairs, with Trump going so far as to call for his arrest and detainment. Now it’s time for him to strike back, and he has vowed that Trump “will be relieved of his command at noon”.

The courts have ruled.

The Guard will be back under my command — and Donald Trump will be relieved of his command at noon tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/ZV3eC6MZ9u

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 13, 2025

“The founding fathers did not live and die to see that happen in this country for no reason whatsoever than vanity, theater, to instill fear, to incite a response, so I’m very hopeful this order puts that in perspective and hopefully Donald Trump will immediately back down. The courts have ruled on the Guard. They will be back under my command and he’ll be relieved, Donald Trump will be relieved of his command at noon tomorrow.”

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Naturally, the Trump regime is fighting this tooth and nail. They’ve already appealed Judge Breyer’s ruling, which is now stayed until 3 pm PDT today. And, frankly, even if a series of judges ruled that Trump’s actions in California are illegal and that command of the troops must revert to Newsom, I’m skeptical whether it would actually happen.

After all, judges’ ruling or not, Trump is the Commander-in-Chief. If he explicitly orders the troops to remain under his command and to disregard any judicial interference, then who’s going to stand in his way and enforce a court order? Whatever the case, as we go into the extravagant weekend planned for Trump’s birthday, we expect to see even firmer crackdowns on liberty and counter-MAGA ideology to cement the Trump regime’s power over the United States.

So, while Newsom is talking a big talk, if it actually came time for him to assert control over the National Guard in Calfornia, we have serious doubts about whether they’d listen to him.

Last night, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Melania Trump, and Usha Vance put on their tuxedos and designer dresses, and took limousines to the Kennedy Center to watch a musical about protestors putting their lives on the line to protest an authoritarian leader cracking down on individual freedoms.

Noted musical lover Trump was presumably smiling and tapping his foot as dancers dressed as revolutionaries sang out: “Do you hear the people sing? / Singing the song of angry men? / It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again!”

It probably goes without saying that Trump spending a relaxing night at the theater cheering on furious protesters blocking streets and taking on the soldiers while simultaneously ordering troops into Los Angeles to brutally crack down on furious protesters blocking streets is extremely ironic.

This wasn’t lost on anyone in attendance, with reporters quizzing Trump whether he identifies more with Jean Valjean, imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, or Javert, the obsessive cop who hunts down criminals without mercy. Trump demurred, laughing and saying “Oh that’s a tough one!” before fobbing the question onto Melania, who replied, “I don’t know”.

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It also left embattled California Governor Gavin Newsom with his jaw on the floor, demanding “Someone explain the plot to him.”

Someone explain the plot to him. pic.twitter.com/IZps0wHTPd

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 12, 2025

It’s safe to say that Newsom is not having a great week. He’s squarely under the Trump regime’s Eye of Sauron, with the White House doing their best to blame him for necessitating the ICE crackdowns, blame him for the protests occurring, blame him for them spinning out of control, and then, finally, blame him for any pushback against the troops occupying Los Angeles.

Newsom quickly launched a legal challenge against the National Guard and Marines calling the shots, but yesterday this was dismissed by a judge as “legally meritless”. His future remains unknown, particularly as Trump and his cronies are now openly calling for the Governor to be arrested by government agents and detained

Newsom’s response: “This is a day I hoped I would never see in America. I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican this is a line we cannot cross as a nation — this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”

It is perhaps worth noting that Trump may well fully understand the plot of Les Misérables. The revolution in the musical ends just as the historic one did, with the army slaughtering the brave revolutionaries with overwhelming firepower. Here’s hoping he’s not taking notes, or in a century or so people may be queuing up to see the hot Broadway smash Les Misérables 2: Los Angeles.

A federal judge turned down California Governor Gavin Newsom’s urgent request to stop National Guard and Marine troops in Los Angeles from taking part in immigration enforcement operations.

Newsom argued that the Trump istration planned to use these troops in raids, saying this move was illegal and would cause serious, lasting harm to the city and state. His request, submitted to a California federal court, asked for a temporary order to block Trump’s military from being involved in such activities.

The state’s legal filing claimed the istration intended to send federalized National Guard troops and Marines to work with immigration enforcement officers in raids across Los Angeles. According to the filing, the troops’ jobs would include setting up security around raid locations and keeping paths clear for immigration officers, which could lead to direct with civilians and even their detention. Newsom argued this broke long-standing legal limits on using the military for domestic law enforcement.

According to The Independent, the Justice Department quickly pushed back against Newsom’s claims, calling them “legally meritless.” They said the requested restraining order was unheard of and risky, possibly endangering Department of Homeland Security workers and disrupting federal operations. The istration insisted the National Guard and Marines were only doing their job of protecting federal law enforcement, buildings, and staff during the ongoing protests in Los Angeles.

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At first, the judge did not approve Newsom’s request for an immediate order, instead setting a hearing for the next day to let the istration respond. While the judge did not reject Newsom’s request outright at that early stage, the delay meant the planned operations could potentially move forward without legal restrictions in the short term.

The White House and the Department of Homeland Security released separate statements explaining the troops’ role. The White House said the deployment was needed to safeguard federal property and personnel, suggesting Governor Newsom had allowed violent riots and attacks on law enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security stated the military was there to protect ICE officers and that troops could briefly detain rioters who attacked these officers until law enforcement could arrest them.

This legal challenge happened as tensions between Governor Newsom and President Trump were rising. Newsom had publicly warned about the istration’s supposed plans to put the troops into action, calling it a “red line” being crossed. President Trump, in response, said publicly he was thinking ing the Insurrection Act, which would give the military more power to operate within the U.S. This back-and-forth shows how deeply divided the two sides are politically, with Newsom strongly opposing the Trump istration’s moves.

The legal fight also includes another lawsuit filed by California against the istration for calling up the state’s National Guard without the governor’s approval. This points to a larger pattern of clashes between state and federal officials over how to handle the situation in Los Angeles. Reports indicate the White House had thought ing other federal agencies, like those that deal with drug and gun crimes, for immigration operations as part of a wider plan to speed up deportations.

California Governor Gavin Newsom didn’t hold back when responding to Stephen Miller’s incendiary X post accusing Los Angeles officials of “handing over your streets” to “insurrectionist mobs” and labeling the city a “criminal sanctuary” filled with “illegal alien invaders, cartel killers, foreign terrorists, transnational gangs.”

Miller raged, “When our courageous ICE officers… came under violent organized attack you and the LA Mayor left them… to fend for themselves.” He added, “You still refuse to arrest and prosecute the arsonists, seditionists and insurrectionists.” In other words: “Just so you know, L.A. is falling apart.” Miller ranted that Newsom’s “istration is fighting to save the city,” but failed to act. 

Newsom’s legendary clapback? “The only people defending insurrectionists are you and @realDonaldTrump,” he wrote on X—then pulled the rug out with: “Or, are we pretending like you didn’t pardon 1,500 of them?” Ouch.

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Let’s rewind: On January 20, 2025 (his inauguration day), Donald Trump issued pardons or commutations for around 1,500 January 6 rioters, including leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers. He dismissed the attack on police as a very minor incident in a Fox News interview.

Critics slammed the pardons as a direct signal to radical groups, as if to say, “If you act on my behalf, you’re untouchable.” Newsom and others labeled it a mockery of justice, and Newsom’s jab proves the point.

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Fast forward to June 2025: Federal ICE carried out raids across L.A., arresting dozens, some of whom were minors, and triggering protests that some officials described as peaceful, others called “violent insurrections.”

Trump responded by federalizing the National Guard without California’s consent, deploying nearly 2,000 troops and warning of Marines if things got worse. Tom Homan, Trump’s Border Czar, even accused local leaders of fanning the flames.

Newsom, meanwhile, called the move “unlawful,” “unconstitutional,” and “authoritarian,” and sued Trump and the DoD—emphasizing that L.A.’s law enforcement had cooled things down before federal troops rolled in.

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This showdown isn’t just about L.A.—it’s political theater. Trump’s heavy-handed tactics, including calling local protests “insurrections” and threatening to arrest Newsom, echo his history of labeling political opposition as enemies. The Governor’s lawsuit and rhetoric underscore the larger battle over state sovereignty, the Constitution, and Trump’s ambitions. Newsom is positioning himself as the state’s defender, and Trump as the chaos-loving authoritarian.

This clash strikes multiple chords: Trump’s January 6 pardons, the federal militarization of L.A., and how state governments can—or should—stand up to federal overreach. It’s a juicy combo of justice, local rights, and national politics, tied together by a top-tier Newsom zinger.

The United States Marine Corps is an expeditionary force primarily designed for combat, so it’s a dark day for the nation when they’re deployed by Donald Trump against ordinary Americans. Marines being deployed on U.S. soil isn’t unheard of, but in recent history they’re generally tasked with disaster relief in the wake of natural disasters.

That means Trump mobilizing 700 marines onto the streets of Los Angeles to battle civilians is yet more proof that America is in deep trouble. Even the LAPD has sounded a note of extreme caution over the arrival of the Marines, saying that they’re not coordinated with police movements and so represent a “significant logistical and operational challenge”.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is horrified at Washington effectively declaring war on California with a military incursion. Taking to X, he praised the Marines as serving a “valuable purpose” to the country but underlined that “they are not political pawns.”

U.S. Marines serve a valuable purpose for this country — defending democracy. They are not political pawns.

The Secretary of Defense is illegally deploying them onto American streets so Trump can have a talking point at his parade this weekend.

It’s a blatant abuse of power.…

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 10, 2025

Newsom argues that: “The Secretary of Defense is illegally deploying them onto American streets so Trump can have a talking point at his parade this weekend. It’s a blatant abuse of power. We will sue to stop this. The Courts and Congress must act. Checks and balances are crumbling. This is a red line — and they’re crossing it. WAKE UP!”

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It’s fairly clear what Trump is trying to do, and Newsom called it out in a statement. The ICE raids that snatched away people’s friends, family, and co-workers were intentionally aggressive and violent, designed to inflame existing tensions against ICE. They knew protests would erupt and, as Newsom explained, the aim was to intentionally cause chaos on the streets.

A few agent provocateurs in the crowd, a bit of property damage, and Trump has his justification to send in the military to stamp out the disobedience. Other states will be nervously watching as California becomes an explicit warning of what’ll happen to any state that dares to stand against the Trump regime.

Trump is creating civil war in the US

Deliberate creation of a situation whereby he can deploy the National Guard (and has)

Then declare martial law

Then kill Americans

MAGA : this is what you wanted

Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/GgnxpwaqqW

— Stop The Bollocks with Mirabel (@MirabelTweets1) June 8, 2025

Many on social media say these events sound like the beginning of a second civil war. Ordinarily, talk like that is overly dramatic, but with Trump unleashing the Marines on the residents of Los Angeles, who knows?

Donald Trump’s decision to bring in the National Guard to quell the protests in L.A. have been criticized by people across the country. While he may try to justify it, Trump’s own words from five years ago have come back to haunt him.

A viral video from sometime around 2020 shows Trump answering questions about restoring law and order to the country. Responding to the interviewer Trump triumphantly claimed that he had restored order, “except in Democrat run cities.” 

The National Guard was deployed in L.A. over the weekend, a move which has been branded as “dangerous” by experts. The decision was made in response to anti-ICE protests which had erupted across the city. According to Donald of the past, he could not do anything as he was unable to call in the National Guard unless the local governor had specifically asked him to.

“We have laws, we have to go by the laws. We can’t move in the National Guard, I can call insurrection but there’s no reason to ever do that even in the Portland case. We can’t call in the National Guard unless we’re requested by a governor.”

So it seems Trump was well aware of the law and more than happy to follow it back then. But the current Donald would never let something as insignificant as the law get in his way. Despite California governor Gavin Newsom making it clear that he did not give approval for the National Guard to be sent to L.A., Trump has done so anyway.

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Newsom accused the president of commandeering the National Guard, calling it “illegal and immoral.” The California governor also vowed to sue Trump while the president has threatened to have him arrested.

Of course Trump likely doesn’t care for what the law says. He probably doesn’t even care for what he said five years ago either. He’s shown multiple times that he lacks principles and integrity and the worst part is people will defend this behavior. Trump hid behind the law as an excuse for his actions back in 2020 because it suited him then. Now that the law no longer serves his purpose he’s happy to cast it aside.

On X many called out the president’s current involvement in the L.A. protests. One indvidual called out the president for being a hypocrite, but that’s not exactly a surprise for Donald Trump any more. 

Even Bernie Sanders chimed in as he offered a grave warning claiming that Trump’s deployment of the National Guard “is about expanding his never-ending grasp for more power. It is about moving this country toward authoritarianism.”

Ultimately it seems as though Trump is knowingly ignoring the laws. The interview from 2020 proves that he is aware that what he’s doing is a gross misuse of his power, and yet he’s doing it anyway.

We’re guessing that the of the National Guard and Marine Corps have conflicting feelings about being ordered to wage war on American citizens. They signed up to protect their country, and here they are, strolling down the streets of Los Angeles with the ‘enemy’, their fellow Americans.

But this is precisely what Donald Trump wants, and he’s using military force against ordinary citizens as a show of power: this is what will happen to you if you resist your friends, family, and co-workers being suddenly snatched by masked ICE goons in tactical gear.

As you might imagine, California Governor Gavin Newsom is furious that the President has ordered troops onto his streets and has already vowed to launch legal action defending the principle of states’ rights. It should be underlined that the President ordering troops onto domestic streets is extraordinarily rare, with the last time way back in 1965 when LBJ used them to protect civil rights marches.

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But, as with all things to do with the Trump istration, they talk a big game but always forget about the details. In this instance, nobody considered where 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines would be quartered in Los Angeles. After all, the Third Amendment of the Constitution expressly forbids “the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner’s consent”.

You sent your troops here without fuel, food, water or a place to sleep.

Here they are — being forced to sleep on the floor, piled on top of one another.

If anyone is treating our troops disrespectfully, it is you @realDonaldTrump. https://t.co/4i8VIiYZLr pic.twitter.com/sUYD2KHu6O

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 9, 2025

All of which is why Trump’s troops are curled up in a dank and dingy warehouse with no amenities and forced to sleep on a damp concrete floor. Newsom highlighted this shabby treatment on X: saying “You sent your troops here without fuel, food, water or a place to sleep” and that “If anyone is treating our troops disrespectfully,” it’s Donald Trump.

Tellingly, MAGA’s defence is that this is normal for soldiers “at war”. So, I guess there you have it, Trump is now at war with the state of California, a conflict he is intentionally escalating and provoking. When the dust settles, the message to ordinary Americans will be clear: dissent against the Trump regime will not be tolerated, and if there is any other mass protest against him, expect it to end with citizens staring down the barrel of a soldier’s rifle.

The next flashpoint will be his multi-million-dollar North Korea-style birthday parade this coming weekend. Protests are expected, but at this point, we wouldn’t be surprised if soldiers attacked those involved, arrested en masse, and tossed them into some extrajudicial hellhole.

In a shocking escalation of federal-state conflict, President Donald Trump suggested that California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested.

The incendiary remark came amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles sparked by controversial ICE raids and Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops. Newsom declared Trump’s acts “illegal” and vowed to challenge them in court.

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The clash has deep roots in immigration politics. Following ICE-led raids in Los Angeles targeting undocumented individuals, massive protests erupted. Federal authorities responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and mass arrests. Trump accused local leaders of being “weak” and failing to protect federal officers. Trump also portrayed demonstrators as “professional agitators” and “insurrectionists” who “should be in jail.”

On June 7, Trump ordered approximately 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles. That’s an unprecedented act since 1965 that byed state permission. This prompted Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta to file a lawsuit accusing Trump of unlawfully federalizing California’s National Guard in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act.

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Trump didn’t stop at troop deployment. As Axios reports, when asked if White House if border czar Tom Homan should arrest Newsom, Trump replied bluntly, “I would do it if I were Tom. I think it’s great. Gavin likes the publicity…he’s done a terrible job.”

Perhaps most surprising of all, Trump added that while Newsom is “a nice guy,” he is also “grossly incompetent” and deserves to be arrested for his handling of the crisis.

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Unimpressed, Governor Newsom took to X to strike back: “The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America. … this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”

In this moment, Newsom framed Trump’s demand as an alarming threat to democratic norms, warning that any president using federal power to criminalize a state governor crosses a dangerous line.

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Los Angeles has become a hotbed of protest. ICE raids followed by harsh crackdown—tear gas, rubber bullets, and multiple arrests—ignited anger among immigrant communities, local leaders, and civil rights advocates. Reports indicate that at least 100 protesters were detained and several officers injured as tensions boiled over.

Mayor Karen Bass echoed Newsom’s condemnation, describing these tactics as terrorizing to LA’s immigrant communities and decrying the federal response as unjustified and inflammatory.

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California is set to sue the federal government to block Trump’s troop deployment and take legal action over the unprecedented National Guard federalization. Newsom and the state’s legal team argue that Trump’s actions overstep constitutional bounds.

Meanwhile, the political tone has shifted dramatically. A president suggesting a governor’s arrest represents a troubling pivot toward authoritarianism—one that Newsom and others warn could endanger the very principle of state sovereignty.

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s istration has declared the Trump istration’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles “unlawful,” marking a significant escalation in tensions between state and federal authorities over immigration enforcement.

According to Politico, the deployment of approximately 300 National Guard troops to Los Angeles on Sunday came as protests against immigration raids entered their third day. The move represents the first time since 1965 that a president has federalized a state’s National Guard without the governor’s approval, when President Lyndon B. Johnson sent troops to Alabama.

“We’re going to have troops everywhere,” Trump told reporters on Sunday, as his istration defended the decision to deploy forces. “We’re not going to let this country be torn apart like it was under Biden.” The deployment came in response to demonstrations that began Friday in downtown Los Angeles, following an immigration raid at a suburban Home Depot.

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The situation could intensify further as the Trump istration contemplates sending 500 Marines to Los Angeles County, with Defense officials confirming that military personnel have received “prepare to deploy” orders. In a high-stakes move, Marines are reportedly being primed for an “attack on U.S. citizens” during the unrest. Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan has warned that raids will continue daily and suggested that both Governor Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass could face arrest if they interfere with immigration enforcement.

In response to the federal intervention, Newsom’s legal affairs secretary, David Sapp, sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arguing that state and local police agencies had the situation under control. The letter emphasized that federal intervention would only worsen the conflict and represented a “serious breach of state sovereignty.” Against that backdrop, Newsom defiantly responded to Homan’s threats, “arrest me, tough guy”, making it clear he won’t back down. 

The deployment has sparked widespread criticism from Democratic leaders across the country. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, a Los Angeles resident, characterized Trump’s action as a “dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos.” Democratic governors united in condemning the move as an “alarming abuse of power,” emphasizing that governors are traditionally the commanders in chief of their National Guard units.

The situation on the ground remains tense, with protesters and law enforcement clashing during demonstrations. In one incident, law enforcement used tear gas on protesters who approached National Guard troops, though the specific agency responsible for deploying the tear gas remains unclear. Demonstrators have been seen blocking major roadways, waving Mexican flags, and holding signs in protest of the immigration enforcement actions.

The current crisis has effectively ended a brief period of cooperation between Trump and Newsom, which had emerged during Trump’s recent visit to Los Angeles following the fires. As the situation continues to develop, Governor Newsom has traveled to Los Angeles to meet with local officials and receive briefings from law enforcement, highlighting the growing significance of this constitutional showdown between state and federal authorities.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to take legal action against the Trump istration after National Guard troops were sent to Los Angeles without his approval. The deployment happened during protests that broke out following a series of immigration related arrests in Los Angeles County. Over the weekend, clashes between protesters and police led to property damage and multiple arrests.

The protests started after large-scale immigration enforcement operations on Friday, which resulted in many arrests and sparked demonstrations throughout the weekend. While some protests stayed peaceful, others turned violent. In some cases, protesters burned vehicles and threw rocks at law enforcement. In San Francisco, a peaceful protest later became chaotic, leading to sixty arrests. In Los Angeles, police reported thirty-nine arrests during the demonstrations.

Per CBS news, President Trump ordered around 2,000 National Guard troops to be deployed. This decision was made without consulting or requesting approval from Governor Newsom. The Trump istration defended the move, saying it was necessary to stop the growing violence and restore order. Officials also pointed out that some of those arrested in the operations were accused of serious crimes, including domestic abuse and child rape, as further reason for federal involvement.

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Governor Newsom strongly criticized the deployment, calling it an illegal and unethical misuse of federal power. He argued that state and local law enforcement had the situation under control and that the President’s actions only made tensions worse. Newsom accused the President of deliberately trying to cause more chaos and violence. He also warned that this federal order could set a dangerous precedent, allowing the National Guard to be sent to any state without the Governor’s consent.

Newsom’s lawsuit will focus on the claim that the federal government unlawfully took control of the National Guard without the state’s permission. He says this action broke long-standing rules and traditions regarding how the National Guard should be used. Newsom is going all out against the deployment.

The Governor stressed that California did not need help from the National Guard and that the President’s decision was meant to provoke conflict. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Newsom formally asked the federal government to cancel the deployment order.

Newsom wrote, “This is exactly what Donald Trump wanted. He flamed the fires and illegally acted to federalize the National Guard. The order he signed doesn’t just apply to CA. It will allow him to go into ANY STATE and do the same thing.” He also mentioned speaking with President Trump for about forty minutes, though it is unclear whether this conversation happened before or after the deployment was announced.

The last time a president sent National Guard troops to a state without the Governor’s request was in 1965 when President Lyndon B. Johnson deployed troops to Alabama to protect civil rights marchers.

Tensions rose quickly in Los Angeles after federal agents carried out a series of large immigration raids. The raids focused on immigrant communities and led to widespread protests, which resulted in clashes between demonstrators and police. The situation grew much more serious when President Trump sent 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, a decision that ignored and upset California state officials.

At the heart of the growing conflict is a heated argument between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Trump istration’s border leader, Tom Homan. According to The Daily Beast, Homan issued a strong warning, “I’ll say about anybody, you cross that line; it’s a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien. It’s a felony to impede law enforcement doing their job.” This warning was aimed directly at Governor Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, accusing them of interfering with federal operations.

Governor Newsom responded boldly to Homan’s threat, daring him to act on it. Newsom said to NBC, “He’s a tough guy. Why doesn’t he do that? He knows where to find me. That kind of bloviating is exhausting. So, Tom, arrest me. Let’s go.” Newsom described his actions as standing up for his community and resisting what he called aggressive tactics by the federal government. He also said the situation had been made worse unnecessarily.

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The protests themselves have been chaotic. Dozens of people were arrested over the weekend, and there were reports of violence, including people throwing objects at police and damaging vehicles. Newsom said he was troubled by the violence but also blamed President Trump for causing the unrest by sending National Guard troops without talking to state leaders first.

Mayor Bass, while also disagreeing with the National Guard deployment, responded more calmly. She called Homan’s threat unnecessary and said she did not want to make the conflict with the federal government worse. She stressed the importance of calming tensions and having discussions. Bass’s approach was more diplomatic compared to Newsom’s direct confrontation.

A major disagreement involves Newsom’s version of a phone call with President Trump before the National Guard was sent. Newsom said the topic of troop deployment never came up during their conversation, which directly conflicts with the istration’s actions. Newsom said “We talked for almost 20 minutes, and he barely — this issue never came up, we had a very decent conversation.”

He accused the president of lying and misrepresenting their discussion. The disagreement shows how badly communication and cooperation between state and federal leaders have broken down.