A federal court hearing is scheduled on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles.

President Trump’s assertions that federal troops have saved the city from destruction did not appear to reflect reality.

Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman said 500 National Guard members have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations.

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President Donald Trump has built his presidency around stretching the bounds of presidential authority, and his response to protests over an immigration crackdown in Los Angeles is no exception.

There are currently 4,100 California National Guardsmen and 700 Marines in the greater Los Angeles area after President Donald Trump ordered them to protect federal buildings and federal law enforcement as protests opposed to ICE raids increased over the weekend.

One of Hegseth's top deputies testified Tuesday that the estimated cost of deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles will be $134 million.

The restraining order request is focused on a growing expectation among California officials that troops will soon be sent on arrest missions.