SAN FRANCISCO / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – California has joined forces with Illinois to stop the Trump administration’s plans to deploy the National Guard against American cities. Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta have filed an amicus brief denouncing the federal government’s unconstitutional moves.
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In an unprecedented move, California, led by Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. This supports Illinois’ position in Trump v. Illinois. The Trump administration is attempting to deploy the National Guard against American cities, which California considers unconstitutional.
The situation escalated when, in June 2025, President Trump used the law 10 USC § 12406 for the first time in U.S. history to federalize the California National Guard against the wishes of the governor. This action resulted in the deployment of 4,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles and other cities in Southern California to act as civilian police forces.
California has taken legal action to challenge this unprecedented action. The case is currently before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a trial court blocked federalization and the Guard’s deployment. However, the Trump administration has filed an appeal, further prolonging the legal battle.
The implications of these legal disputes are far-reaching. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the Trump administration, it could set a precedent that significantly expands federal power over the National Guard. Not only would this undermine federal sovereignty, but it would also redefine the military’s role in internal security.
California argues that the National Guard’s presence in Los Angeles is not necessary because crime rates in the city and across the state are declining. According to the Major Cities Chiefs Association, violent crime in California’s major cities fell 12.5% in 2025 compared to 2024. This data supports California’s argument that federal intervention is unnecessary.
The legal battles in other states such as Illinois and Oregon also show that the Trump administration is facing resistance. In Illinois, federalization of the National Guard has been blocked by a court, while legal proceedings are still ongoing in Oregon. These cases could ultimately redefine the limits of federal power and fundamentally change the role of the National Guard in the United States.
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