LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marines have moved into Los Angeles to guard a federal building after a week of protests against immigration raids, while communities across the country are preparing for demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s polices this weekend.

The appeals court issued its pause just hours after Judge Charles Breyer wrote that Trump’s “actions were illegal." The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the case on June 17.

After persistent questioning from members of Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who provided the amount it would cost to send the National Guard and Marines to immigration protests in Los Angeles.

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

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marines were seen standing guard outside ... and are starting their operations by replacing National Guard troops. The National Guard soldiers can then be assigned to protect ...