California National Guard

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill requiring that out-of-state military forces obtain authorization before operating within California. The measure is widely read as a response to federal deployments of National Guard troops and other forces to states over the objections of local leaders. Supporters say it protects state sovereignty and limits unilateral use of armed forces; critics argue it could obstruct federal authority. The law is expected to prompt legal and political debate between Sacramento and Washington.