California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has argued that the deployment is “an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act.”

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the National Guard to be mobilized to quell protests in Los Angeles, despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom's objections. In a June 8 post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the troops had been successful even though the troops had not yet been deployed on the ground at the time of his post.

The National Guard has at times detained protesters in its deployment to Los Angeles, an official said Wednesday, as demonstrations against Immigration and Customs enforcement raids spread to other major cities.

Authorities swept in with flash-bangs and tear gas grenades to disperse hundreds of protesters in Los Angeles.

President Trump’s assertions that federal troops have saved the city from destruction did not appear to reflect reality.

Trump claims the troops are quelling protests. But California officials fear their real mission is bigger: militarizing mass deportation.

The lawsuit seeks to set aside the president’s order calling up troops in response to protests that spread over the weekend.