Newsom Asks Judge To Do What?

California’s Left-Wing Leaders Demand Troops Be Pulled from Streets — Even as Riots Rage

In a stunning escalation, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is taking emergency legal action to stop President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles — just as violent immigration protests erupt across the city.

Newsom filed a last-minute court motion Tuesday demanding a federal judge immediately block Trump’s military response. The governor claims the presence of troops has caused “irreparable harm” to California — even as riots, vandalism, and violent unrest plague downtown L.A.

Is California trying to tie Trump’s hands while chaos spreads?

The legal blitz comes after President Trump authorized thousands of National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal law enforcement under siege from anti-deportation demonstrators.

Newsom’s Lawsuit Targets Trump and the Troops Restoring Order

Filed alongside state Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), the lawsuit names both President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. It demands an emergency injunction to stop federal troops from performing any law enforcement duties beyond federal grounds.

The lawsuit was assigned to Judge Charles Breyer, a Clinton appointee and brother of retired Supreme Court liberal Stephen Breyer — raising concerns among conservatives about political bias in the judiciary.

Newsom’s lawyers pushed for a ruling by 1 p.m. Tuesday — a rare and aggressive move. Their request? To keep Trump’s troops confined to the immediate vicinity of federal property like the Roybal Federal Building and federal courthouse, where many of the protests have turned chaotic.

DOJ Warns: Blocking the Troops Could Jeopardize Homeland Security

The Department of Justice hit back hard, slamming Newsom’s request as “legally meritless” and “dangerous.” Federal attorneys warned that blocking National Guard support would put DHS agents and ICE officers at risk.

In a strongly worded filing, the DOJ asked the judge to reject Newsom’s motion and give the federal government at least 24 hours to respond — noting that the state’s demand for an ex parte ruling without a hearing was legally unprecedented.

“This is about keeping America safe,” one federal official told reporters. “The President is acting to restore law and order — why is California trying to stop that?”

Trump’s Base Rallies Behind His Strong Leadership Amid Democrat Resistance

Supporters of President Trump say the National Guard deployment is long overdue, pointing to rising lawlessness and escalating attacks on law enforcement during immigration crackdowns. Many see Newsom’s lawsuit as yet another example of Democrat obstruction putting politics above public safety.

As this legal showdown plays out, conservatives across the country are watching closely to see if a Clinton-appointed judge will side with Newsom — or stand with the rule of law.