ICE officers and agents executed search warrants at three locations, according to a spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations, but immigration advocates said they were aware of arrests at seven locations.

Approximately 44 people” were administratively arrested ​​and one person was arrested on an obstruction charge, Homeland Security Investigations said.

Wild scenes have unfolded in downtown Los Angeles as crowds of protesters clashed with law enforcement amid raids orchestrated by the Depatment of Homeland Security.