Newsom Sues Trump Over Unauthorized National Guard Deployment in LA

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump on June 10, 2025, alleging that his deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles during protests was an abuse of power and violated the Posse Comitatus Act. The lawsuit claims that Trump's action was excessive, unnecessary, and undertaken without the consent of state authorities. "The deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles was a blatant disregard for the rule of law and an attempt to intimidate peaceful protesters," Newsom stated in a press conference. The video shows extensive footage of the protests, the presence of National Guard troops, and police interactions with demonstrators. The lawsuit is expected to have significant legal and political consequences, raising questions about the limits of presidential power during domestic unrest. The case will likely be closely followed by legal experts and political analysts alike.