Newsom Takes a Stand Against Trump's National Guard Deployment
Trump administration confronted by California's governor
In a fierce showdown, California Governor Gavin Newsom challenges the Trump administration's efforts to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles. Responding to threats from the federal government, Newsom shouts, "Arrest me then. Let's get it over with," on NBC.
A Test of Willpower
The clash began due to the disparities in the assessment of protests, with Trump sending National Guard troops to LA, while local authorities disagreed with the President's evaluation. Trump threatened further military action, while a deployment of the regular army within the country would mark a significant escalation.
Calm After the Storm
As of early Monday morning, protesters have largely dispersed in Los Angeles. However, the police continue to maintain a strong presence in the area. In San Francisco, protests against deportations turned violent, resulting in around 60 arrests.
California's Tussle with the White House
This dispute is particularly noteworthy as Governor Newsom, a target of Trump's criticism, is considered a favorite adversary of the President. Newsom, a liberal Democrat known for his slicked-back hair, served as the Mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and made headlines for supporting same-sex marriages. Trump often refers to Newsom as "Newscum," a derogatory term combining "scum" in English and German.
A Matter of Law and Order
The current status of the dispute between Governor Newsom and the Trump administration is a significant legal challenge. Newsom has filed a federal lawsuit against Trump, arguing that the federalization of the California National Guard is illegal and unconstitutional. Legal scholars and national security experts have raised concerns that this deployment may violate federal laws prohibiting the use of military personnel in civilian law enforcement unless specific conditions are met.
For now, Newsom insists that local law enforcement agencies are capable of handling any needs that may arise, with additional California Highway Patrol personnel deployed to maintain safety and order in Los Angeles.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- mpe/dpa/AFP
- [1] LA Times, "Trump's order to federalize California National Guard is unprecedented, legal experts say"
- [2] The Washington Post, "Gavin Newsom files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's order to deploy National Guard in California"
- [3] The Guardian, "Protests across US denounce Trump California National Guard order"
- In the midst of policy-and-legislation debates and war-and-conflicts, Governor Newsom stands firmly against Trump's National Guard deployment, arguing that it is illegal and unconstitutional.
- Amidst the extensive coverage of crime-and-justice, politics, and general-news, Governor Newsom, popularly known for his stances on same-sex marriages and liberal policies, faces off against Trump, who often refers to him derogatorily as "Newscum."
- As the legal battle between Governor Newsom and the Trump administration unfolds, many legal scholars and national security experts express concerns about the deployment potentially violating federal laws concerning civilian law enforcement, posing a significant challenge in the realm of policy-and-legislation and law-and-order.
