Liberal California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a desperate lawsuit against President Trump, challenging the Commander-in-Chief’s rightful deployment of National Guard troops to restore order in Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests. Newsom’s legal tantrum represents the latest attempt by Democrat leaders to obstruct Trump’s agenda to secure America’s borders and enforce immigration laws.
President Trump recently deployed approximately 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles alongside National Guard troops in response to escalating protests against ICE operations targeting illegal immigrants. California officials claim the President’s actions are unconstitutional and exceed federal authority, despite Trump clearly invoking Title 10, Section 12406 of the U.S. Code which grants him this power. The Democratic-led state argues the deployment puts California at risk during wildfire season while legal experts note Trump’s decision reinforces his commitment to national security that Democrat governors refuse to prioritize. Trump plans to deploy up to 4,000 National Guard troops total to restore order in Los Angeles, showing his determination to enforce federal immigration laws despite liberal opposition.
Trump Asserts Federal Authority Over Border Security
President Trump’s decisive action comes as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have intensified in Los Angeles. The President invoked federal law to mobilize the National Guard without requiring the governor’s approval, a move that demonstrates his commitment to enforcing immigration laws regardless of Democrat obstruction.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined Newsom in seeking a restraining order against the National Guard deployment. Their lawsuit was strategically filed in the Northern District of California, where most judges are Democratic appointees, revealing the political motivation behind their legal challenge.
Newsom Claims Deployment Threatens State Sovereignty
Governor Newsom alleges there was no communication or consultation about the deployment from the Trump administration. The liberal governor has even challenged Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, to arrest him after Homan suggested enforcing consequences for officials who deliberately obstruct federal immigration operations.
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Homan has since clarified that his words were taken out of context by the liberal media and Democrat politicians. Newsom continues to claim that California does cooperate with ICE on criminal matters, despite the state’s notorious sanctuary policies that have repeatedly shielded illegal immigrants from federal authorities.
Legal Battle Highlights Constitutional Questions
The lawsuit raises concerns about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act and the Tenth Amendment, which Democrats suddenly seem interested in defending. California officials argue the deployment leaves the state vulnerable to natural disasters, though critics point out that Newsom’s administration has repeatedly mismanaged the state’s response to wildfires and other emergencies.
Legal experts suggest the case will likely hinge on the interpretation of presidential powers under federal law versus state authority. The Constitution clearly grants the federal government primary responsibility for immigration enforcement and national security, areas where Democrat-led states like California have consistently attempted to undermine President Trump’s policies.
Trump’s deployment of federal forces demonstrates his unwavering commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises on immigration and border security. While Democrat governors like Newsom continue playing political games with lawsuits, President Trump remains focused on protecting American citizens and enforcing the nation’s immigration laws that California’s leadership has deliberately ignored for years.
Sources:
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/09/california-national-guard-lawsuit-gavin-newsom-00394609