California Governor Criticizes Deployment Of National Guard In Los Angeles And Asks To Be Withdrawn

California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked United States President Donald Trump's Administration to withdraw orders for the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles County, calling it unlawful.

California National Guard troops were deployed to the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday to help ease third-day protests over President Trump's immigration law enforcement.

Newsom Governor accused President Trump of trying to create a crisis and violate the sovereignty of the State of California.

"This is the act of a dictator, not a President," he wrote in an upload on X.

On the other hand, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass blamed the Trump administration for stoking tensions by sending the National Guard, but also condemning protesters who were rude.

"I don't want people to fall into the mess that I believe was created by the government unnecessary," Mayor Bass told reporters at a news conference.

Meanwhile, Police Chief Jim McDonnell said at a press conference on Sunday evening the protests were getting out of control.

When asked if the National Guard was needed, McDonnell said police would not "directly do it," but added, "Seeing the violence tonight, I think we should make a reassessment.

Separately, in a social media post, President Trump asked McDonnell to do so.

"He has to do it, right now!!" President Trump uploaded.

"Don't let these criminals just escape. Make America great again !!!" he added.

The White House denied the Newsom Governor's characterization, saying in a statement, "Everyone sees chaos, violence and violations of the law."

Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has warned that the Pentagon is ready to mobilize active duty forces "if violence continues" in Los Angeles, saying Marines near Camp Total "under high alert." US Northern Command said about 500 Marines were ready to deploy if ordered.

Vanessa Cryptenas, head of the immigration advocacy group America's Voice, accused the Trump administration of "creating reasons for abusing power, and intentionally stoking and imposing confrontations around immigration."

However, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem told CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday the National Guard would provide security around buildings for people involved in peaceful protests and for law enforcement.

It is known that President Trump has pledged to deport large numbers of people in the country illegally and lock up the US-Mexico border, setting targets for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to capture at least 3,000 migrants per day. census data shows most of the population in Los Angeles is Hispanic and foreign-born.

However, broad law enforcement measures also include people living legally in the country, some with permanent residences, and have led to lawsuits.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Sunday criticized the US Government for immigration raids and the deployment of the National Guard.

"We don't agree with how to deal with this immigration issue," said President Sheinbaum, who has sought to establish a positive relationship with President Trump, at a public event.

"This phenomenon will not be handled by raids or violence. However, by sitting together and trying to make comprehensive reforms," he said.

Trump's justification of the deployment of the National Guard cited the terms of the Title 10 of the US Code on the Armed Forces. However, the provision also said "an order for this purpose must be issued through the state governor."

It was not immediately clear whether the president had the legal authority to deploy the National Guard without the Newsom Governor's orders.

Title 10 allows the deployment of the National Guard by the federal government in the event of an "insurgency or danger of rebellion against the authority of the United States Government." The force is only allowed to engage in limited activities and cannot carry out ordinary law enforcement activities.

President Trump's memo said the troops would "for the time being protect ICE and other United States Government personnel implementing Federal functions, including Federal law enforcement, and to protect Federal property, in locations where protests against these functions occur or are likely to occur."