California officials, including Legal Affairs Secretary David Sapp and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, argue that the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles is not necessary, claiming local police are capable of handling protests effectively. They assert that this move, initiated by President Trump without local requests for federal support, is a breach of state sovereignty. Trump defends the deployment by citing security threats to federal properties. A lawsuit from California against this action is expected to be filed shortly.
According to California Legal Affairs Secretary David Sapp, "there is no need for the National Guard to be deployed in Los Angeles, and doing so is a breach of state sovereignty."
On NPR, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that bringing in the National Guard felt 'provocative', indicating local law enforcement was capable of handling protests.
Trump justified the National Guard deployment, citing security threats at federal properties and framing protests as acts of rebellion against the government.
California's lawsuit regarding the National Guard deployment is anticipated to be filed Monday morning.
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