California suing Trump over National Guard deployment in LA
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing President Trump for federalizing the National Guard to confront protesters in Los Angeles, claiming it trampled on the state's sovereignty.
Key Points
- Trump's federalization of National Guard seen as abuse of authority
- First deployment of National Guard without governor's approval since 1965
- California officials claim sufficient local law enforcement in place
Pros
- Asserting state sovereignty
- Challenging potential abuse of presidential authority
- Seeking court intervention to halt deployment
Cons
- Potential escalation of tensions between state and federal government
- Disruption in handling protests in LA