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.

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.

After four hours of testimony, a federal judge ordered the parties to return Friday morning to weigh a potential emergency order setting a 48-hour pause on any removal efforts.