California Sues Trump: National Guard Controversy Grows

The political controversy in the US has reached a new level. California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump, the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The 22-page complaint, filed in the San Francisco Federal District Court, states that Trump's actions violate federal law and the Constitution.

"Abuse of emergency powers"

The complaint states that Trump abused his legal authority by sending the National Guard using emergency powers to take advantage of peaceful protests under local control on June 7. This violates California's sovereignty and the governor's authority as commander-in-chief over the National Guard.

Panic in the state, criticism at the center

The use of the National Guard has increased panic, tension and distrust among the population. Governor Newsom said the police were doing a good job of keeping the peace and that the military was not needed.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Trump was using a law that Richard Nixon used in 1970. The last time this legal mechanism was used was in 1965 in Alabama by Lyndon Johnson. This is the first time that the military has been deployed without the governor's consent.

White House position: "The city would have burned to the ground"

President Trump defended his decision, praising the National Guard for doing a "great job." According to him, Los Angeles would have been completely out of control if the military had not been deployed. At the same time, he accused Governor Newsom of not taking sufficient measures to combat the violence and even threatened to arrest him.

Background: Anti-immigrant raid and widespread protests

The conflict began with a raid by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) against illegal immigrants in Los Angeles. Dozens of people were arrested during the raid. This led to large-scale protests. Tear gas and stun grenades were used in the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The rule of law is under test

Governor Newsom considers the White House's decision illegal, beyond the legal boundaries, and demands the immediate recall of the National Guard. The court's decision may be crucial not only for the future of California, but also for determining the balance between federal and state power.

The debate is big: is Trump's action security or an abuse of power?

The answer will now be given by the court.