Legal Actions

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Newsom v. Trump

Filed on behalf of
The State of California
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
3:25-CV-04870
View Docket
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Filed
June 9, 2025
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Relief Outcomes
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Administrative Stay
Granted
29
Injunction Scope
Not Nationwide
20
Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Granted
25
Permanent Injunction
Granted
13
Temporary Restraining Order
Granted
2
Summary
The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom have sued the Trump administration for the federal deployment and federalization of up to 4,000 California National Guard members without the Governor’s consent. The plaintiffs argue that the action was unlawful and violated the Posse Comitatus Act, the Tenth Amendment, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Plaintiffs
Governor Gavin Newsom State of California
Plaintiffs' Counsel
California Attorney General
Defendants
President Donald J. Trump Secretary Peter B. Hegseth U.S. Department of Defense

Documents

Opposition to Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Opp to Motion for Stay: Newsom v. Trump
September 15, 2025