California Sues Trump Administration After Violent Protests Erupt

California Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment During Destructive Protests California is taking legal action against the Trump administration following violent weekend demonstrations across the state. The demonstrations, initially focused on ICE activity, turned destructive, leading to property damage and numerous arrests. Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit, stating that the deployment of National Guard troops without the state's consent was an overreach of federal authority and exacerbated the unrest. "The president's decision to federalize National Guard troops without our consent inflamed an already tense situation," Bonta stated in a press conference. "This action was not only unnecessary but also directly contributed to the violence and property damage we witnessed." Footage from the protests shows confrontations between protesters and law enforcement in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Several vehicles, including a Waymo car and police cars, were vandalized. In San Francisco, the front of a federal immigration building was also targeted. Authorities reported that nearly 150 people were arrested, mostly cited and released. The lawsuit highlights the ongoing tension between the state and federal governments over the handling of protests and the use of federal resources. The legal battle promises to be a significant development in the ongoing debate over state's rights and federal authority.