A federal judge is set to hear arguments regarding the California governor's request for a temporary restraining order to prevent Donald Trump from deploying troops to suppress protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles. The hearing will take place in federal district court in San Francisco after a previous denial of an immediate injunction against the Trump administration by Judge Charles Breyer, appointed by Bill Clinton. The lawsuit filed by California challenges Trump's decision to call up over 4,000 national guard troops and 700 active-duty marines in Twentynine Palms, California, against Governor Gavin Newsom's objections.

The lawsuit primarily questions the legitimacy of Trump's order and seeks a declaration to nullify the order, emphasizing that it was unlawful for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to bypass Newsom in federalizing the state's national guard forces. Newsom has criticized Trump, calling him a "stone cold liar" and condemning the troop deployment as "theatre" and "madness" while questioning the president's mental fitness.

Immigration officials conducted further "enforcement activity" in California's agricultural areas and Los Angeles on Wednesday. Advocacy groups reported multiple actions across the state, targeting undocumented farmworkers. Local officials and advocacy groups have strongly criticized the raids, expressing outrage and heartbreak over the impact on immigrant families.

Los Angeles has also witnessed immigration activities, with reports of detentions outside Home Depots and churches. Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the fear instilled by the raids and the unrest provoked by the White House. The city's night-time curfew remains in place due to ongoing raids and the military presence. Concerns were raised about a disturbing incident in Boyle Heights involving Ice agents and the detainment of a member of the press.

The escalation of raids comes as Ice aims to meet a reported quota of 3,000 detentions per day, leading to protests in the city. Los Angeles police have made numerous arrests in response to protests, and there are plans to deploy tactical units to other cities. California officials have filed lawsuits against Trump's takeover of the state's national guard, alleging unlawfulness.

Trump defended the military deployment on social media, claiming it prevented further unrest in Los Angeles. Despite images of unrest, officials reassured the public that the situation in the city remains largely peaceful. The district attorney of Los Angeles county emphasized that the vast majority of residents have not engaged in any illegal acts during the protests.