Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to sue President Donald Trump for sending 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. This move follows a court ruling that blocked Trump's attempt to take control of Oregon's National Guard, saying it was against U.S. law. The conflict highlights tensions between the federal government and some Democratic-led states over using military forces for domestic purposes.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom opposes President Trump's deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.
- A U.S. judge stopped Trump's effort to control Oregon's National Guard, saying it breaks U.S. law.
- The federal court ruling mentioned concerns about the use of military in domestic law enforcement.
- The California National Guard was originally activated due to unrest in Los Angeles months earlier.
- Newsom claims Trump's actions ignore court orders and attack the rule of law.
- The deployment focuses on protests at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland.
- Court findings indicate that recent Portland protests were small and peaceful.
- Trump has previously described Portland as having severe unrest and ordered troops to address this.
