Some blame state’s sanctuary laws for why federal agents are keeping Los Angeles law enforcement at arm’s length.

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.

The ongoing protests in Los Angeles began with small demonstrations against immigration raids in the nation's second largest city.

Military-style vehicles and National Guards troops have blocked a portion of 4th Street in front of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse.

The move has had a profound impact in the state, where federal agents in May arrested 1,461 people, nearly half of whom had no criminal record.

After federal immigration raids across LA sparked fear and protests, immigrant laborers still turned up, hoping for work.

"A lot of this is mere speculation, and it was the unfortunate effect of causing fear in some parts of our community, and that's what I don't want to happen," Fort Worth Councilman Carlos Flores said.

Rep. Lou Correa returned to Orange County on Tuesday to denounce immigration enforcement operations unfolding across the region, calling the raids “counterproductive” and warning they were causing fear and instability in communities he represents.

A group of protesters briefly clashed with police officers blocking access to Jackson Boulevard from State Street around 5:30 p.m. Officers and protesters were pushed around, but no one was detained. After the brief clash, protesters turned around and continued marching.