A federal judge on June 10, 2025, denied California’s emergency request to block the deployment of U.S. Marines and federalized National Guard troops to Los Angeles, just hours after Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency motion in San Francisco federal court.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer came the same day California asked the court to stop the Trump administration from expanding military presence in the city in response to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. A full hearing on the restraining order is scheduled for Thursday afternoon in San Francisco.
The lawsuit, filed late June 9, names President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the Department of Defense (DOD). It alleges that the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines violated the U.S. Constitution and Title 10 of the U.S. Code, which require a governor’s consent before federalizing state National Guard units.
“The federal government is now turning the military against American citizens,” Newsom said in a statement. “Sending trained warfighters onto the streets is unprecedented and threatens the very core of our democracy.”
Bonta added, “It’s not just immoral — it’s illegal and dangerous. Local law enforcement, not the military, enforce the law within our borders.”
According to the lawsuit, the deployment:
- Deprives the state of essential emergency resources, including first responders;
- Violates Title 10, which requires gubernatorial consent for federalizing National Guard forces — consent that Newsom says was never requested;
- Infringes on the state’s sovereignty, denying the governor his constitutional authority as commander-in-chief of the California National Guard.
Protests Enter Fifth Day Across Southern California
Protests, which began on June 6, entered their fifth consecutive day on June 10, spreading from Downtown Los Angeles to Westlake, Paramount, Santa Ana, and parts of Orange County, according to KTLA.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported 114 arrests during protests on June 10, including:
- 96 for failure to disperse
- 1 for assault with a deadly weapon
- 1 for resisting arrest
- 1 for vandalism
- 14 for looting
Two LAPD officers sustained injuries and were later released from the hospital. Multiple businesses were looted, including the Apple Tower Theatre.
Around 1:30 p.m., social media videos showed ICE agents detaining fieldworkers in Oxnard and Camarillo, including at Boskovich Farms, in Ventura County.
State and Local Officials Push Back
During a June 10 press conference, Mayor Karen Bass stated that neither she nor Governor Newsom requested federal military assistance.
“There was nothing going on here that warranted federal intervention,” Bass said. “Stop the raids. We are a city of immigrants.”
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion supporting Newsom’s lawsuit and directed the Office of Immigrant Affairs to strengthen the Rapid Response Network, a system designed to support those affected by ICE enforcement. The agency was also instructed to connect residents with legal assistance, public benefits, and mental health services.
“Our communities are resilient,” said Supervisor Hilda Solis, “but they should never have to endure militarized raids, fear, and separation.”
Supervisor Janice Hahn said Paramount Councilwoman Brenda Olmos and Assemblymember Jose Luis Solache were targeted with tear gas while standing near a federal office building in a Home Depot parking lot.
“These protests have been instigated and provoked by ICE agents,” Hahn said.
Trump and Homan Spark Backlash
The controversy intensified following a June 9 statement by Tom Homan, acting director of ICE, who suggested that Governor Newsom and others could face arrest if they interfered with federal operations. Though ICE later walked back the statement, Trump told reporters:
“I think it’s great… Gavin likes the publicity. He’s done a terrible job. I like Gavin Newsom, he’s a nice guy, but he’s grossly incompetent.”
In an appearance on MSNBC, Newsom responded directly:
“Come after me. Arrest me. Let’s just get it over with, tough guy. I don’t give a damn. But I care about my community. The hell are they doing? These guys need to grow up. They need to stop, and we need to push back.”
Deployment Costs and Military Presence
Testifying before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the deployment will cost an estimated $134 million and continue for at least 60 days.
“We’re not going anywhere until those rioters, looters, and thugs are dealt with,” Hegseth told lawmakers.
By 7 a.m. on June 10, all 700 Marines from 29 Palms had arrived in Los Angeles, joining 2,000 National Guard troops already stationed in the region.
What’s Next
While the court denied California’s emergency motion, the state’s broader legal challenge is moving forward. A full hearing on the motion for a restraining order is scheduled for Thursday afternoon in San Francisco federal court.
