• Newsom will seek a court order to halt the deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon.
• The move follows a federal judge blocking Oregon National Guard federalization and setting a temporary deadline.
• Newsom has characterized the action as breathtaking abuse of power and has reiterated legal action against the administration.
• The dispute fits into a broader pattern of Democratic officials pushing back on the use of the military in domestic protests, with prior California litigation linked to Los Angeles unrest.

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Sunday he will seek a court order to stop President Trump’s deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon. “They are on their way there now,” Newsom posted on X, adding that this move is breathtaking abuse of the law and power. The announcements and language align across reports that he will pursue legal action, with coverage from Reuters, SCMP, Indiatimes, and Latimes noting the intended court action and the rhetoric surrounding it. according to reuters and scmp, and indiatimes, and latimes.

All four outlets also report that the move follows a federal judge’s temporary block on deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, citing a lack of evidence that recent protests necessitated the move, and barring action at least until October 18. The ruling and the timing are echoed across Reuters, SCMP, Indiatimes, and Latimes, which describe the court action and the potential implications for national and local authorities. according to reuters, scmp, indiatimes, and latimes.

Beyond the immediate dispute, coverage highlights a broader backlash to Trump’s use of the military in domestic policing. Oregon officials and Portland residents criticized the description of the city as “war-ravaged,” and Trump has framed other cities similarly, including Chicago as a “war zone,” prompting commentary from multiple outlets including Reuters, SCMP, Latimes, and Indiatimes. The discussions reflect a wider conflict between federal actions and state leaders. according to reuters, scmp, indiatimes, and latimes.

In Los Angeles and beyond, Newsom’s legal strategy is connected to a prior effort. In June, Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a federal lawsuit over Trump’s mobilization of the state’s National Guard during immigration protests in Los Angeles, a step officials indicated would be leveraged in pursuing a court order over Sunday’s deployment. This context is reported by Latimes and Indiatimes, with additional framing from Reuters and SCMP on the broader national pushback. according to latimes and indiatimes, and reuters, scmp.