The showdown over President Donald Trump's decision to send troops to Los Angeles to quell immigration protests is set for a court hearing. California Gov.

Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids have spread across the country. The Trump administration said it would continue the raids and deportations despite the protests.

Customs and Border Patrol confirmed it is providing "aerial support" to law enforcement efforts during the protests.

The ongoing protests in Los Angeles began with small demonstrations against immigration raids in the nation's second largest city.

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, a non-profit working to advance human and civil rights of immigrants, is facing federal investigation and criticism from state lawmakers over its possible involvement in immigration protests. The group has denied accusations of wrongdoing.

Trump deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against the wishes of Newsom and Bass. Newsom sued the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully "trampled over" California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.

Trump is begging for a fight on this. He knows what he’s doing so far is working with the American electorate," one data analyst noted