The Justice Department claims California's request to limit the federal response to violent riots in Los Angeles would "countermand" the president's lawful military directives.

The Justice Department called California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) attempt for a judge to limit President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles a “crass political stunt endangering

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of misusing his power by mobilizing troops in Los Angeles and warned other states to prepare for similar unrest, as protests over immigration raids stretched into a fifth night and led to a curfew in parts of the city’s downtown.

Trump border czar Tom Homan announces National Guard deployment to Los Angeles County after anti-ICE demonstrations turned violent, stating authorities won't apologize for enforcing the law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom blamed President Trump for intentionally inflaming tensions at protests in L.A. and targeting hardworking immigrant families in federal raids.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in response to anti-ICE raid protests. Newsom warned that other states could be next, and said Trump “chose escalation.