California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking legal action against the Trump administration over the controversial deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. Newsom called the move a 'breathtaking abuse of power,' accusing Trump of weaponizing the military against protesters. 💥
Why it matters: The clash centers on Trump’s claim that federal agents are needed to address protests against immigration enforcement. But a federal judge in Oregon ruled the protests weren’t 'significantly violent' enough to justify deploying the state’s National Guard. 🛑
Trump’s administration appealed the decision, leaning on a previous win in the 9th Circuit Court that allowed Guard deployments in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Newsom urged the public to speak out: 'This isn’t just a legal battle—it’s about defending democracy.' 🗳️
Portland and Oregon officials have also sued, turning this into a high-stakes political chess game. With tensions rising, all eyes are on the courts—and the streets. 👀
