Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• California AG Files Lawsuit Against Trump — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against former President Trump, challenging the legality of his order to federalize the California National Guard. Bonta argues that the order was unnecessary and escalated tensions, leading to increased unrest. The lawsuit contends that the federalization of the National Guard was an abuse of federal authority and violated state rights.
• California lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment — California Governor Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Trump regarding the federalization of the National Guard is set to be heard by Judge Charles Breyer.
• California Sues Over National Guard Deployment — California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to rescind the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, arguing that it violates the state's sovereign rights and was done without lawful federal authority. This legal challenge highlights the ongoing conflict between state and federal powers.
• California files lawsuit against Trump administration over National Guard deployment — On June 9, 2025, California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federalization of the state's National Guard to manage immigration protests in Los Angeles. The lawsuit claims that President Trump's deployment of troops exceeded federal authority and violated the 10th Amendment, bypassing Governor Gavin Newsom's authority. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the legal action, seeking a court declaration that the deployment was unlawful and a restraining order to halt the use of troops. The lawsuit argues that the federal intervention was unnecessary and escalated tensions.
• California Governor announces lawsuit against Trump administration — Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles without state consent. The lawsuit, previewed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, argues that the federal government overstepped its authority and violated state sovereignty. Newsom and Bonta contend that the deployment was unnecessary and inflammatory, as there was no significant threat that warranted such federal intervention. The legal challenge aims to protect state rights and prevent federal overreach in state matters.
• California sues federal government over National Guard deployment — The state of California has filed a lawsuit against the federal government following President Trump's deployment of 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles without the consent of Governor Gavin Newsom. The lawsuit claims this action violates state sovereignty and challenges the legality of federal intervention in state matters.
• California Attorney General and Governor Sue Trump Over National Guard Deployment — California attorney general Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the unauthorized federalization of the California National Guard, calling the order unlawful and inflammatory.
• Case update — Newsom v. Trump (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-04870 — State Attorneys General submitted an amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs.
• Temporary restraining order ruling — Newsom v. Trump (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-04870 — State Attorneys General submitted an amicus brief in support of Defendants.
• Federal judge rules against Trump's troop deployment in LA — In a brief , the Department of Justice called the claims “baseless,” arguing that judicial intervention “would not only hinder federal law enforcement but also expose federal employees and property to violence and vandalism by the rioters in Los Angeles.”
• Judge Rules Against Trump's Federalization of National Guard — Judge Breyer heard arguments on California's request for a temporary order restraining Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from ordering National Guard troops and Marines to support immigration raids in Los Angeles.
• — Judge Breyer granted a temporary restraining order enjoining the administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles and directing the administration to return control of the California National Guard to Governor Newsom.
• — A federal judge ruled that President Trump's deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles to assist in civilian law enforcement was unlawful, bypassing congressionally mandated procedures. The ruling came in response to a legal challenge by California Governor Gavin Newsom. However, the administration appealed the decision, and a higher court temporarily paused the restraining order, allowing the deployment to continue until a hearing scheduled for the following Tuesday.
• — U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer ruled that President Trump unlawfully federalized the California National Guard, ordering the return of troops to Governor Gavin Newsom's control. The judge granted a restraining order but delayed enforcement until Friday at noon, while a panel of the 9th Circuit issued a stay allowing Trump to retain control until a hearing on June 17.