US immigration authorities launched militarized raids across Los Angeles on Friday in what rights groups called an “oppressive” crackdown on immigrant communities.

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

SBA is relocating its regional office from Los Angeles due to a lack of cooperation with ICE after violent protests against immigration raids that led to nearly 120 arrests.

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At one location, officers handcuffed protesters and placed them into white vans while other protesters tried to prevent them from leaving.