California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday vowed to fight the "illegal" move by President Donald Trump's administration to cancel some $4 billion in federal grants for the state's ambitious but much-delayed high-speed rail project.

The complaint filed by the governor denounces a violation of the US Constitution, accuses Trump of abuse of power for political purposes in connection with the anti-ICE protests, and asks the court to block the operation while reaffirming states’ rights in the face of federal interference.

California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed legal action after the Trump administration canceled USD 4 billion in funding for the state’s high-speed rail project, calling the move illegal and politically motivated.

By David Shepardson and Steve Gorman WASHINGTON (Reuters) -California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday vowed to fight an "illegal" move by President Donald Trump's administration to cancel $4 billion in federal grants for the state's ambitious but much-delayed high-speed rail project.

A federal immigration raid at a California cannabis farm turned violent. An anti-ICE protester allegedly brandished a firearm at federal agents. This incident has sparked outrage and criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Trump called for Newsom's arrest following days of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Soon afterwards, Trump took control of the state's National Guard and deployed thousands of ...

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