California Governor Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment Amid Protests
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit against President Trump for deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles without state consent, citing legal concerns.
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Overview
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated legal action against President Trump for deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles without state approval.
- Trump's deployment of over 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines aims to support law enforcement amid protests against immigration policies.
- Protests in Los Angeles have escalated into violence, prompting the imposition of a curfew and mass arrests by local law enforcement.
- Federal judges have denied Newsom's requests to block the troop deployment, leading to ongoing legal battles over state sovereignty.
- The deployment is estimated to cost taxpayers $134 million, raising concerns about the financial implications of military involvement in domestic protests.
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Analysis
Emphasizes the estimated $134 million cost and 60-day duration of troop deployment to Los Angeles.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the mobilization of troops to provide security during federal immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles.
The Trump administration criticized Newsom's relief request and lawsuit as a dangerous political stunt.
Kamala Harris and Rep. Norma Torres condemned the incident as a disgraceful abuse of power.
A group of mayors from across the Los Angeles region united to demand the Trump administration halt federal immigration raids causing fear and sparking protests.
Approximately 500 National Guard troops in Los Angeles have been trained to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement in carrying out immigration operations.
Israel's navy attacked docks in Yemen's rebel-held port city of Hodeida on Tuesday, according to reports from Yemen's Houthi rebels.
The deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles by President Trump is estimated to cost taxpayers $134 million and last for 60 days.
Nationwide 'No Kings' protests are scheduled for Saturday in multiple cities, including Houston and Austin, with activists planning larger demonstrations in the coming days.
Democratic governors across the country united in condemning Trump's deployment of the National Guard as an alarming abuse of power.
Newsom called for peaceful protests and urged Americans to stand up against Trump.
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"…The increased presence of ICE over the past week is creating a chilling effect for domestic violence service providers and the undocumented survivors they serve."
Mother Jones·19d·"…Padilla yelled "hands off" before being led away by police and forced to the ground."
Salon·19d·"…Experts on domestic federal military involvement said Trump’s actions stretch the law."
PBS NewsHour·19d·"…The extraordinary scene stunned his Democratic colleagues from Capitol Hill to California, though his actions drew criticism from Republicans, including the House speaker, Mike Johnson, who called for Padilla’s censure."
The Guardian·19d·"…Democratic lawmakers have expressed outrage after United States Senator Alex Padilla of California was roughly removed from a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) news conference, then forced to the ground and handcuffed."
Al Jazeera·19d·"…The protests have been largely orderly but occasionally punctuated by violence, mostly contained to a few blocks."
Al Jazeera·19d·"…The incident marked the latest escalation in the battle between President Donald Trump and Democrats over the administration’s deportation plans and the protests that have broken out in response."
NBC News·19d·"…The wave of protests that began Friday in Los Angeles has spread to other cities including New York, Austin, Seattle and Las Vegas among other cities and towns."
Chicago Tribune·19d·"…Las protestas por las redadas de los agentes federales de inmigración están estallando en todo Estados Unidos, mientras funcionarios en ciudades de costa a costa se preparan para las grandes manifestaciones contra el presidente Donald Trump que se tienen planeadas para el fin de semana."
Chicago Tribune·19d·"…The fury radiating off of Congressional Democrats is palpable."
USA TODAY·19d·"…Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference and handcuffed after attempting to ask questions about immigration policies."
USA TODAY·19d·"…California leaders claim Trump inflamed the protests by sending in the military when it was not necessary."
ABC News·19d·"…The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of individuals by the Department of Homeland Security, with Padilla suggesting that if a senator can be treated this way, it raises alarming questions about the treatment of vulnerable communities."
CBS News·19d·"…The incident has sparked outrage among lawmakers, with many calling it a disgraceful abuse of power and demanding accountability for those involved."
CBS News·19d·"…Las protestas volátiles llevaron a los funcionarios locales a imponer toques de queda en las ciudades de Los Ángeles y Spokane."
Associated Press·19d·"…El gobernador ha advertido que la intervención militar es parte de un esfuerzo más amplio de Trump para revertir normas fundamentales de la democracia de la nación."
Associated Press·19d·"…The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies are taking a toll on more than just the undocumented aliens they are targeting."
Reason·19d·"…The incident prompted Democratic lawmakers to call for an investigation, including Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York, who on the floor said the videos “sickened my stomach.”"
Boston Herald·19d·"…Maxine Waters resurfaced in the news after several run-ins with federal authorities during the ongoing riots in California, just as her House tenure began amid prior Angeleno unrest."
FOX News·19d·"…The cost of the military endeavor has drawn criticism."
FOX News·19d·"…Noem explained that Padilla disrupted her press conference and resisted others who were attempting to stop him, questioning if the senator “wanted the scene.”"
Washington Examiner·19d·"…Sen. Alex Padilla attempted to disrupt Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Los Angeles press conference on Thursday, but his grandstanding swiftly backfired."
The Blaze·19d·"…Undoubtedly, this incident is going to be wildly spun by Democrats to portray the Trump administration in the worst possible light, all while hoping people forget that the real dictator in this dance is the guy who effectively shut down his state during the COVID pandemic."
RedState·19d·"…Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption."
RedState·19d·"…The stakes here a pretty high."
RedState·19d·FAQ
The deployment was in response to violent protests against immigration enforcement operations in the area, which were sparked by large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have condemned the deployment, calling it federal overreach and a dangerous provocation. Newsom has filed a lawsuit challenging the deployment.
The deployment is estimated to cost taxpayers approximately $134 million.
Governor Newsom has filed a lawsuit against President Trump for deploying troops without state consent, though federal judges have denied his requests to block the deployment.
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