Unlawful Power Grab: California AG Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment

California Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment to Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the weekend. The lawsuit claims the deployment violates federal law and constitutes an abuse of power. The action follows a weekend where hundreds of National Guard members were deployed to the city, raising concerns about the legality and purpose of the deployment. "This was an unlawful power grab," Bonta stated in an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. "The Trump administration has no authority to deploy the National Guard in this manner, and their actions disrespect the brave men and women who serve in the Guard by using them as political pawns." The lawsuit argues that the deployment lacks legal justification under federal statutes governing the use of the National Guard. It further contends that the Trump administration bypassed the proper chain of command, failing to obtain the necessary authorization from Governor Gavin Newsom, the commander-in-chief of the California National Guard. The Trump administration has defended its actions, claiming the deployment was necessary to maintain order and prevent potential unrest. However, critics argue that the deployment was politically motivated and intended to intimidate protesters. The lawsuit seeks to have the deployment declared unlawful and to prevent any future unauthorized deployments of the National Guard in California. The legal battle promises to be significant, raising crucial questions about the balance of power between the federal and state governments and the proper use of the National Guard. The outcome will have implications for future deployments and the rights of states to control their National Guard units.