California Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment

Officials say the president illegally federalized National Guard troops.

California National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

California officials on June 9 sued President Donald Trump over his federalization of National Guard troops.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, both Democrats, said in announcing the suit that Trump’s action was illegal.