CNN's Elie Honig discusses the unprecedented federalization of National Guard troops by President Trump in response to protests in Los Angeles. California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the move and Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated a lawsuit, arguing that the president's deployment goes against established laws requiring state governor involvement. This situation marks the first time since 1965 a president has taken such action without invoking the Insurrection Act, raising complex legal questions regarding state and federal powers.
The Trump administration's deployment of National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles and California's lawsuit in response are entering unknown territory for the federal and state relationship.
President Trump has federalized 4,000 National Guard and deployed up to 700 Marines, marking a significant escalation in federal response to local protests.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vehemently opposes the National Guard deployment, highlighting the unprecedented nature of Trump's federalization of a state's National Guard since 1965.
The lawsuit by California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasizes that the president's authority to federalize the National Guard does not negate the state's rights.
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