10.06.2025 21:57
California Governor Gavin Newsom initiated a legal challenge against the Trump administration's deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles, seeking an immediate injunction. Filed in the U.S. District Court for Northern California, the request, co-signed by Attorney General Rob Bonta, argued the deployment was unlawful, citing the absence of an invasion or rebellion justifying such action. They urged the judge to rule by 4 p.m. EDT to prevent significant and irreversible damage.
The Trump administration swiftly countered Newsom's motion, submitting a request to the court to dismiss it and grant them until Wednesday to respond. Their filing characterized Newsom's action as legally unfounded, claiming it jeopardized the safety of Homeland Security personnel and obstructed vital government operations. This strong rebuttal highlighted the escalating conflict between the state and federal governments.
Earlier in the day, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense heard testimony regarding the financial implications of the troop deployment. Bryn MacDonnell, the Interim Defense Department comptroller, estimated the cost at $134 million, largely encompassing temporary duty assignment expenses, travel, accommodation, and sustenance. This substantial financial commitment underscores the scale of the federal response.
Adding fuel to the already heated situation, a heated exchange took place between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Governor Newsom. Responding to calls for Newsom's arrest, Johnson suggested a harsh, historical punishment for the governor's handling of protests. Newsom, in turn, criticized Johnson's remarks as an anachronistic threat, alluding to a regressive political agenda.
Further fueling the controversy, former President Trump took to Truth Social to justify his decision, asserting that without the National Guard, Los Angeles would have been engulfed in flames. He controversially linked this claim to recent wildfires, suggesting permitting processes for rebuilding were severely deficient. Reports from defense officials indicated that approximately 700 active-duty Marines were poised for deployment to Los Angeles as early as Tuesday, based on information from internet sources.
