California Governor Newsom Reacts to Judge Ruling on National Guard Control

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration

• ⚖️ A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles County was unlawful.
• 💡 The judge found that the claimed conditions for federal intervention, such as invasion or rebellion, were not met, deeming the assertion "absurd."
• 📜 This ruling is seen as a victory for the Constitution, democracy, and pushing back against presidential overreach.

National Guard Returns to State Authority

• 🏛️ By noon tomorrow, the National Guard will be under the authority of the Governor of California again.
• 🎯 The National Guard will resume its previous duties, including border security, counter-drug enforcement, and fentanyl enforcement.
• 🌲 They will also return to tasks like vegetation and forest management for wildfire season, which were halted by the Trump administration.
• 👩‍🚒 National Guard members will also return to their day jobs, including law enforcement.

Criticism of Trump's Actions

• 🎭 Governor Newsom described Trump's actions as a "vulgar display" and "weakness masquerading as strength," comparing it to tactics used by dictators like Kim Jong-un and Putin.
• 😠 He criticized the arrest and handcuffing of US Senator Alex Padilla as a disgrace and an embarrassment.
• 🚫 The use of active duty Marines to militarize American streets was called an "abomination" and driven by "vanity and theater."

Immigration and Raids

• 💔 Newsom shared personal stories of indiscriminate ICE raids impacting families, including a 12-year-old boy whose parents were detained and a single mother terrorized by agents.
• 🚨 These raids are described as creating chaos rather than targeting criminals, and are seen as a risk to the economy.
• 🗣️ He emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship.

Checks and Balances in Government

• 🏛️ The ruling highlights the importance of checks and balances between the branches of government.
• ⚖️ Newsom expressed confidence in the judicial branch and the Constitution, stating that the President is not a monarch and must abide by court orders.
• 📢 He called on citizens to step up, share their passion, and peacefully express their outrage and voice their concerns.