A federal judge heard arguments Thursday on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against President Donald Trump, aiming to block the National Guard and Marines deployed to Los Angeles from assisting with immigration raids.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a strong rebuke to President Trump's unauthorized use of federal military power in Los Angeles, calling it authoritarianism and warning of the dangers of a country sliding into tyranny.

A Federal court hearing will determine if the Donald Trump Administration can deploy military forces for immigration raids in Los Angeles. California Governor Newsom & local leaders oppose this move,

A federal judge heard California's challenge of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to assist during protests and immigration raids. The administration argued troops have the right to be there to protect law enforcement.

Judge Charles Breyer ordered the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor, but an appeals court stayed the extraordinary decision Thursday night.

AG Kwame Raoul, with 21 states, submitted an amicus brief supporting California against Trump's National Guard federalization.

The Justice Department called California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) attempt for a judge to limit President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles a “crass political stunt endangering

California leaders said the state intends to challenge the move in court, and to find new ways to move drivers toward electric vehicles.

President Donald Trump mobilized the National Guard to quell protests and riots in California over the weekend, but he was met with objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who vows to sue.