Newsom's 2028 presidential aspirations hang in the balance as the eyes of the nation are on California's clash with immigration authorities.

Bass announced the curfew while many people in the city were out marching through the streets and protesting against the ICE raids.  The curfew was announced to "stop bad actors who are taking advantage of the President's chaotic escalation,

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for parts of downtown as anti-ICE demonstrations continued for a fifth consecutive day, some of which have turned violent between protesters and law enforcement.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta outlined their lawsuit against Donald Trump and his order to federalize the National Guard, now in Los Angeles to respond to protests of the administration’s ICE raids.

President Donald Trump has called for the California governor's arrest over trying to block the deployment of the National Guard.

It was dismissed on procedural grounds,” Newsom’s office said. “We disagree — as did a federal court in D.C. — and have already appealed.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for suing the Trump's administration for sending the National Guards to Los Angeles. Johnson sent a clear a message to Newsom, "do your job.

Locked in an online showdown with Trump over the L.A. protests, Newsom is styling himself as an internet-era champion of the left.