California Showdown: Trump vs. Newsom on Immigration Protests

President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with California Governor Gavin Newsom, expressing support on Monday for Newsom's arrest amidst ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles. Newsom, in response, announced plans to sue the federal government over its deployment of National Guard troops in Southern California—a move he deems illegal.

As immigration raids stirred unrest in Los Angeles for a fourth consecutive day, political divisions deepened, becoming a focal point for the Trump administration's controversial deportation strategies targeting undocumented migrants. Newsom accused Trump of creating a manufactured crisis, aiming for unconstitutional overreach with state militia control.

The conflict has amplified Newsom's national profile as a vocal opponent of Trump's policies while underscoring potential political risks. Amid a polarized environment, the situation drew broader attention and reactions, including from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who urged peaceful conduct among Mexican communities involved in the protests.

(With inputs from agencies.)