Rob Bonta: “We also believe that the National Guard was called in…”

“We have made a decision, and we have a law that requires civilian law enforcement on American soil and civilian areas, not military law enforcement. That's the heart and soul of the Posse Comitatus Act. We also believe that the National Guard was called in without authority and that this is an unlawful power grab attempt by President Trump. He does not have the authority. There is no rebel. There is no invasion. That's obvious. There is no inability for the federal government to execute the laws, although Mr. Hegseth seems to claim all three exist.” (02:48–02:56)

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