Northern California representatives are alarmed by the influx of militarized law enforcement in Los Angeles, as President Trump deploys troops against local Governor Gavin Newsom's wishes. Lawmaker Zoe Lofgren warns that Trump's tactics may extend beyond Southern California, emphasizing the legal and constitutional concerns involved. Meanwhile, California's Attorney General has initiated a lawsuit against the administration for what is deemed an unlawful federalization of the National Guard. The controversy revolves around Trump's characterization of protests as rebellion, raising broader questions about federal authority in state matters.
"It's not limited to California or Los Angeles," Lofgren said. "It's illegal, but he's saying he's going to send troops where he wants."
"Make no mistake. There was no risk of rebellion, no threat of foreign invasion," state Attorney General Rob Bonta said during a news conference.
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