Amid LA Protests Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta challenge the legality of Trump’s federal order, alleging constitutional violations amid intensifying anti-ICE protests.
Los Angeles [US], June 10:
California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the recent federal deployment of National Guard troops to respond to street protests in Los Angeles is unconstitutional. The legal challenge, filed Monday, asks a federal judge to invalidate the order and halt any further troop deployments, CNN reported.
In response to the filing, the White House struck a defiant tone. Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of political grandstanding instead of ensuring law and order.
“It’s pathetic that Newsom is more focused on saving face than protecting law enforcement and holding criminals accountable,” Kelly said. “As the President said, Newsom should thank him for restoring law and order.”
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, speaking at a press conference, described the Trump administration’s actions as an overreach of federal authority.
“This deployment is unnecessary, counterproductive, and unlawful,” Bonta stated. “It’s a clear abuse of the federal government’s power and a violation of the 10th Amendment.”
According to Bonta, the President’s order was issued without Newsom’s approval and in direct opposition to the stance of local law enforcement agencies.
Bonta also confirmed that this marks the 24th lawsuit California has filed against the Trump administration in just 19 weeks, underscoring a widening legal and political rift between the state and the federal government.
In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the President’s actions.
“Trump is creating fear and terror to take over a state militia and violate the U.S. Constitution,” he wrote, emphasizing his refusal to allow federal interference in California’s internal governance.
California officials also noted that Trump’s Defense Secretary ignored Newsom’s formal request to rescind the deployment, intensifying tensions between Sacramento and Washington.
Meanwhile, as unrest continues to ripple across the nation, New York City saw a surge in anti-ICE protests. According to the NYPD, “multiple people” were detained at a demonstration outside 26 Federal Plaza.
Police said demonstrators were blocking roadways and ignoring repeated verbal instructions to disperse. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch weighed in via X, stating,
“We have no tolerance for violence, property damage, or obstruction. Any attack against law enforcement will be met with a swift and decisive response.”
As protests continue and legal challenges mount, California’s lawsuit may set a significant precedent regarding the limits of presidential power over state-controlled National Guard forces. Legal analysts say the outcome could reshape the federal-state balance in emergency deployments during civil unrest.