An escalating clash pits a Republican president looking to fulfill his mass deportation goals against a Democratic governor with White House aspirations hoping to mobilize opposition.

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

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed over 5,000 National Guard troops and 2,000 DPS officers to back up law enforcement in anticipation of protests against President Trump’s immigration

A judge will hear arguments Thursday over California’s request to limit the scope of the National Guard and Marines’ mission in Los Angeles as demonstrations continue over immigration enforcement operations.

The California Governor has sued the U.S. President over the mobilization of the National Guard, calling it “an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."

Former candidate Ramaswamy likens Newsom to George Wallace, drawing parallels between their resistance to federal actions and political ambitions.