The states say Trump's actions implicate their interest in "ensuring that the deployment of their National Guard units is governed by the rule of law, and not the whims of the President." The post ‘Unlimited claim of presidential authority’: States tag team with Newsom to bash Trump’s National Guard action as a threat to ‘foundational American traditions’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of being “not all there” as the pair ramp up their war of words over federal troops being deployed to Los Angeles. The California governor made the damning accusation about the 78-year-old president during an interview on The Daily podcast.

The Justice Department claims California's request to limit the federal response to violent riots in Los Angeles would "countermand" the president's lawful military directives.

The 700 Marines deployed by the Trump administration to Los Angeles are expected to be on the streets later today or Friday. They will support up to 4,000 National Guard troops in protecting federal property and agents on immigration raids.

The California Governor has sued the U.S. President over the mobilization of the National Guard, calling it “an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”

Trump lawyers told the court that Trump has "no obligation" to consult, or even notify California Gov. Newsom before federalizing National Guard troops to quell anti-ICE protests.

Trump credited the military for stopping Los Angeles from turning into a “crime scene” Thursday, while Newsom has said the troops’ presence inflamed protests.

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of misusing his power by mobilizing troops in Los Angeles and warned other states to prepare for similar unrest, as protests over immigration raids stretched into a fifth night and led to a curfew in parts of the city’s downtown.

A federal judge on Tuesday night declined California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request for an immediate temporary restraining order to restrict President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and U.