LEGAL
2 min readNewsom to Sue Federal Government Over National Guard Deployment
TrueGov Editorial Team•1 year ago•2 min read
California governor challenges federal authority in Los Angeles operation
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to take legal action against the federal government following the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The deployment occurred amid protests that developed after immigration enforcement operations in the area. Newsom stated that federalizing the National Guard without consulting the state's governor is both illegal and improper, prompting his decision to pursue litigation.