Gavin Newsom
Role at the time: Governor of California
Condemned
Statement summary
Newsom says California fought back against the federalization and created legal precedent protecting Californians and other Americans.
“California fought back against this potential power grab”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Bonta and Newsom respond to the October 23 Guard ruling · Rob BontaSeparate Bonta and Newsom quotation blocks
California's attorney general and governor criticize Trump's federalization and welcome the appellate ruling.
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The case concerns Trump's initial federalization of California National Guard troops for Los Angeles. Newsom condemns Trump's federalization and welcomes the appellate result.