California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against former President Trump, claiming that his activation of the National Guard in Los Angeles breached the 10th Amendment due to lack of state request. Trump countered on Truth Social, claiming the city would be 'completely obliterated' without the Guard's intervention. Meanwhile, the White House clarified that active-duty armed forces are utilized to support federal functions and properties, aligning with the National Guard's current mission in the region. Approximately 2,000 Guard troops have been deployed to the city amidst this legal contention.
The lawsuit filed by California's Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges that Trump's activation of the National Guard violates the 10th Amendment by acting without state consent.
Trump's statement on Truth Social argued that Los Angeles would face complete destruction without National Guard support, raising questions about state-federal military balance.
The White House indicated that the use of active duty armed forces aims to enhance the protection of federal functions, similar to the role of the National Guard.
The Trump administration has deployed 2,000 National Guard personnel to Los Angeles, stirring legal disputes regarding the proper execution of military authority.
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