California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that the state is ready to file a lawsuit ‘immediately’ if President Donald Trump deploys National Guard troops to San Francisco. Newsom’s statement comes amid escalating tensions between the state and federal government over the potential military intervention in the city.
Governor Newsom criticized President Trump’s intention to send troops, calling it an “illegal use of the military against our civilian population.” Newsom emphasized that California will not tolerate what he described as an assault on state sovereignty and the rule of law. He stated, “We’re standing up to this wannabe tyrant” and highlighted the lack of justification for such a deployment, citing no emergency, rebellion, or unrest in San Francisco.
Attorney General Rob Bonta echoed Newsom’s sentiments, asserting that President Trump is using the National Guard as his “own Royal Army” and that such actions are “outrageous, indefensible—and most importantly illegal.” Bonta emphasized the state’s readiness to challenge any federal overreach in court.
The announcement follows President Trump’s recent comments suggesting San Francisco is on his target list for deploying the National Guard, describing the city as “a mess.” However, local leaders, including San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, have voiced strong opposition to the idea. Lurie stated that the National Guard is not equipped to handle the city’s issues, such as drug trafficking, and emphasized that local law enforcement is best suited for maintaining public safety.
This legal battle is part of a broader confrontation between California and the Trump administration over the use of federal troops in cities across the United States. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Portland, Oregon, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges surrounding presidential power.
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