Governor Newsom Challenges Trump on Military Deployment

California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a significant setback in his legal battle against the deployment of military forces to manage riots in Los Angeles. After pushing for an emergency order to halt President Donald Trump’s directives, Newsom’s actions have sparked further complications.

In the legal request, Newsom named the president, the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of Defense as parties to the case, arguing against the use of military forces in this context. A judge has allowed the defendants to respond to the court motion around the clock.

The lawsuit claims, “The defendant plans to unlawfully employ federal national security forces and Marines to assist immigration enforcement operations,” adding a sense of urgency to the situation.

US District Judge Charles Breyer issued a temporary ruling permitting the National Guard’s continued presence until a review scheduled for Thursday. Newsom expressed concern that the president was aiming to “militarize” the city and sought immediate judicial intervention shortly after filing the paperwork.

“The military is not meant to secure federal properties as the Trump administration suggests,” the lawsuit contends, insisting that the actions planned for June 10, 2025, are unnecessary and potentially hazardous.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has also criticized the president’s approach, describing it as illegal. He stated, “These military actions are not only immoral, but they also pose a risk to public safety. Local law enforcement should handle law enforcement duties, not the military.”

Judge Breyer, who was appointed by former President Bill Clinton in 1997, is the brother of former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.