Governor Newsom on court’s final decision holding President Trump accountable for illegal federalization of the California National Guard – California State Portal | CA.gov

Governor Newsom on court’s final decision holding President Trump accountable for illegal federalization of the California National Guard  California State Portal | CA.gov

“California continues to stand as the first line of defense against Donald Trump’s authoritarianism” What you need to know: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Governor Gavin Newsom and the State of California in the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta, on behalf of the Governor and the state, against President Trump for his federalization and deployment of the California National Guard last year in Los Angeles – creating an essential new legal precedent. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement in response to today’s decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s ruling that President Trump’s federalization and deployment of the California National Guard was an abuse of his authority and a “violation of the constitutional separation of powers.” Today is a crucial day for the rule of law, upholding the Constitution, and defending democracy.

Yet another court has issued a complete rejection of Donald’s Trump illegal, authoritarian takeover of our state’s National Guard. California fought back against this potential power grab, and in doing so created essential legal precedent that not only protects Californians but all Americans. California continues to stand as a first line of defense against Donald Trump’s authoritarianism. “Once again, the courts have rejected the Trump Administration’s attempts to circumvent the law for his