The lawsuit argues that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he called up by the National Guard in defiance of [Newsom], invoking a law that allows the president to do so under threat from a foreign “invasion” or “rebellion” against the U.S. government.

President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.