The National Guard has at times detained protesters in its deployment to Los Angeles, an official said Wednesday, as demonstrations against Immigration and Customs enforcement raids spread to other major cities.

The Los Angeles protests and riots erupted in response to aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting undocumented immigrants in Latino communities. Residents and activists demanded an end to these raids to protect immigrant rights and justice for those detained.

Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids have begun to spread across the country, with more demonstrations planned.