A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order that blocks Los Angeles police officers from using rubber projectiles and other so-called less-lethal munitions against reporters covering protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

The ruling comes nearly a month after the Los Angeles Press Club and Status Coup sued LAPD and Chief Jim McDonnell, alleging rights violations during the June protests.

The ACLU's federal lawsuit claims the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement operations violate the Constitution.

Judge Paula Xinis questioned the Justice Department over the timing of a criminal investigation of Salvadorian migrant Abrego Garcia, who was returned after his erroneous deportation.

Judge Paula Xinis questions Justice Department over criminal investigation timing for Salvadorian migrant Abrego Garcia, returned after erroneous deportation.