California has launched a legal battle against President Trump over his recent decision to place the state’s National Guard under federal control. The lawsuit, filed Monday, seeks to overturn the administration’s actions following unrest in Los Angeles related to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Attorney General Rob Bonta, contends that Trump violated the U.S. Constitution by invoking a statute designed to be used only in cases of “invasion” or “rebellion.” They argue that such a classification does not apply to the current circumstances and represents a misuse of executive power.
“Donald Trump is creating fear and terror by failing to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and overstepping his authority. This is a manufactured crisis to allow him to take over a state militia, damaging the very foundation of our republic,” Newsom declared in the statement accompanying the legal filing.
Newsom further called on governors across the political spectrum to condemn the decision. “Every governor, red or blue, should reject this outrageous overreach. This is beyond incompetence — this is him intentionally causing chaos, terrorizing communities, and endangering the principles of our great democracy. It is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism. We will not let this stand.”
{Matzav.com}