Newsom Sues Trump Over Illegal National Guard Deployment in LA

California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on June 9th, 2025, alleging the illegal federalization of the California National Guard. Newsom claims that Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles without his consent to manage protests against the administration's immigration policies. This move is unprecedented in the last 60 years, according to the lawsuit. The video includes footage of the protests and National Guard presence, which escalated tensions in the city. The Trump administration maintains that the deployment was necessary due to the escalating situation. "This is a manufactured crisis," stated Governor Newsom in an interview with MSNBC. The deployment has garnered significant criticism from Democratic governors in 22 states, who signed a letter condemning Trump's actions. The legal battle highlights the ongoing tensions between the state and federal governments over issues of law enforcement and immigration. The historical context of similar National Guard deployments during the Civil Rights Movement underscores the gravity of the current situation.