Newsom Challenges Trump Troop Deployment in Los Angeles

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed an emergency federal motion to block President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid protests over immigration enforcement. They allege the deployment violates state sovereignty and unlawfully uses military forces for civilian law enforcement, which they argue is illegal and escalates tensions. The Trump administration insists the military presence is necessary to protect federal property and personnel. The Pentagon has shifted the National Guard's mission from guarding federal buildings to directly supporting immigration raids, while Marines have not engaged in protest response. Local officials, including LA's police chief, worry the increased military presence complicates the safe handling of demonstrations. The legal battle continues, with Newsom seeking immediate judicial intervention to halt or limit the deployment beyond federal property.