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Trump lawyers told the court that Trump has "no obligation" to consult, or even notify California Gov. Newsom before federalizing National Guard troops to quell anti-ICE protests.
The California Governor has sued the U.S. President over the mobilization of the National Guard, calling it “an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”
President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guards troops to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles, overriding California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections in a rare move.
The Justice Department claims California's request to limit the federal response to violent riots in Los Angeles would "countermand" the president's lawful military directives.
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Irish Star on MSNFurious Newsom says Trump 'unleashed chaos' on LA by choosing 'theatrics over public safety'Trump and his supporters are using Newsom as a target in their conflict regarding immigration tensions in Los Angeles and the president's decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines as Newsom bl