U.S. immigration authorities have extended activity in Los Angeles area in the wake of protests at an federal detention facility and a police response that included tear gas, flash-bangs and the arres

Federal immigration authorities arrested 44 people Friday across Los Angeles, prompting clashes outside at least one location as law enforcement threw flash bangs to try to disperse a crowd that had gathered to protest the detentions.

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.