Widespread protests erupted in Los Angeles following the arrest of more than 40 individuals during ICE raids. Police used tear gas, smoke bombs, and flash bangs to disperse crowds, as some protesters allegedly threw concrete and tried to breach a detention center.

ICE said the operation targeted businesses hiring undocumented workers with fake documents. Advocacy groups claim arrests happened at more locations than reported.

Mayor Karen Bass and Senator Alex Padilla criticized the raids, describing them as damaging and frightening to the community. Amidst the unrest, protesters voiced their anger with chants of “ICE out of LA,” causing traffic disruptions and escalating tensions.