Introduction to the Conflict
As a judge is scheduled to hear California’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over the use of military within the city of Los Angeles on Thursday, Attorney General Rob Bonta said he thinks it’s "appropriate" for the court to take the state’s side.
The Trump Administration’s Actions
"Trump is involved in an unlawful power grab in violation of the U.S. Constitution," Bonta told NBC Los Angeles Wednesday about the president’s decision to send thousands of National Guard troops and 700 Marines from Twentynine Palms.
Response from the U.S. Department of Justice
Earlier Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice responded to the lawsuit filed by the state this week, saying National Guard troops and Marines are to "bring order" to Los Angeles, adding the Los Angeles Police Department and other law enforcement agencies haven’t been able to "unable or unwilling to control," hence the need for President Trump to respond by federalizing the California National Guard.
"The L.A. Police Department (“LAPD”) and other local and state law enforcement have been unable to bring order to the city,” the U.S. DOJ said.
Dispute from the State Attorney General
But the state attorney general disputed that claim, saying the National Guard arrived in LA last weekend to "quiet streets," as he slammed the federal government’s description of Los Angeles as a city of criminals.
"The fiction promoted by the federal government that there’s uncontrolled and uncontrollable rebellion and invasion is crazy," Bonta said.
Comments on LAPD and LASD
The Trump administration’s comments about the LAPD and LASD were deemed ‘disrespectful and insulting’ by Bonta, highlighting the tension between the federal government and local law enforcement agencies.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the conflict between the Trump administration and the state of California over the use of military force in Los Angeles is a complex issue with both sides presenting different perspectives. The court’s decision will be crucial in determining the outcome of this dispute.
FAQs
Q: What is the lawsuit about?
A: The lawsuit is about the Trump administration’s decision to send National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, which the state of California claims is an unlawful power grab.
Q: What does the U.S. Department of Justice say about the situation in Los Angeles?
A: The U.S. DOJ claims that the LAPD and other local law enforcement agencies have been unable to bring order to the city, hence the need for federal intervention.
Q: What is the state attorney general’s response to the U.S. DOJ’s claim?
A: The state attorney general disputes the claim, saying that the National Guard arrived in LA to "quiet streets" and that the federal government’s description of Los Angeles as a city of criminals is inaccurate.
