Trump suggested imprisoning the governor of California amid the protests

After the poor performance of California Governor Gavin Newsom, in his management of the state, President Donald Trumpsuggested that the Democrat should be imprisoned. Meanwhile, the Californian has requested that the court dismiss Trump's order to restore order amid the protests in Los Angeles through the deployment of the National Guard. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom filed an urgent request with a federal court on Tuesday to block the use of the National Guard and Marines in immigration raids in Los Angeles, a measure ordered by President Trump in response to the unrest triggered by an intensification in the enforcement of immigration laws.

Newsom's petition comes after reports that the Pentagon had modified the original orders for the National Guard, which was initially deployed to protect federal buildings.

Now, they have been asked to provide direct support in immigration operations, such as securing perimeters during raids and keeping streets clear for immigration agents.

Paul Eck, Deputy General Counsel of the California Military Department, included a statement in the court filing confirming that the change in orders was communicated by the Department of Defense.

The Trump administration ordered on Monday the deployment of approximately 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines in Los Angeles, which prompted an immediate response from state and local authorities.

Instead of expressing gratitude for the assistance provided by the federal government, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Newsom harshly criticized the decision, claiming that the military presence complicates public safety efforts and worsens an already tense situation.

The Marine Corps commander, General Eric Smith, confirmed that the Marines haven't been actively involved in suppressing protests, but are deployed solely to protect federal property and personnel. He added that the Marines don't have authority to make arrests and that they are trained in crowd control.

However, Trump hinted that he could invoke the Insurrection Act, which allows him to deploy military forces within the country in the event of rebellion or internal violence. "If there's an insurrection, I'll certainly invoke it," he said Tuesday from the Oval Office.

The protests, which began on Friday after federal raids that resulted in more than 40 arrests, intensified over the weekend. Protesters blocked highways, set vehicles on fire, and vandalized buildings, while law enforcement replied with tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun grenades.

Despite the magnitude of the protests, both Newsom and Bass have bluntly stated that Trump's description of "total chaos" in the city is an exaggeration. 

Local officials insisted that law enforcement was prepared to handle the demonstrations without the need for military support. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell stated that the uncoordinated deployment of troops with the police represents a major operational challenge.

President Trump, meanwhile, accused Newsom of lying about a recent phone call. While Newsom said that the president hadn't called him "in the last day," Trump replied by showing a screenshot of a call made at 1:23 a.m. on June 7 and claimed to have spoken with the governor for 16 minutes. 

The military deployment has been criticized by Democrats in Congress. Speaker Emerita of the House Nancy Pelosi, accused the president of using authoritarian tactics.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta also filed a lawsuit against the use of the National Guard, alleging that Trump violated the state's sovereignty by ordering the deployment without the governor's consent. 

The Department of Defense estimated that the cost of the deployment amounts to USD 134 million. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegsethdefended the president's decision, assuring that the funds are available and that the soldiers are needed to protect federal personnel.

Meanwhile, the situation in Los Angeles remains tense. Although some disturbances have subsided, arrests and confrontations persist. Dozens of people were detained over the weekend, including individuals who threw Molotov cocktails or rammed police officers with motorcycles. Tension remains high as local, state, and federal authorities continue to disagree on the security strategy.