The state of California is seeking to stop the president from sending National Guard troops without the governor’s approval.

California has challenged the administration's move to call up the National Guard over the objections of Governor Gavin Newsom.

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump is "escalating the situation" by sending troops to L.A., adding fuel to the feud between the two

The ruling orders the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor. It takes effect on Friday.

Los Angeles endured a sixth day of protests that have been largely peaceful but occasionally punctuated by violence.

Newsom filed a lawsuit Monday in response to Trump ordering the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles following protests over his stepped-up enforcement of immigration laws. They were originally called in to protect federal buildings, and the president later ordered the deployment of 700 Marines.

A federal judge said the White House has until noon Friday to give Gavin Newsom control of the National Guard in L.A.