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

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After federal immigration authorities arrested more than 40 people Friday across Los Angeles, protesters gathered outside a federal detention center demanding their release before police in riot gear tossed tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd.

A local immigrant rights organization said more than 45 people were detained in the operations, which were described as “random sweeps.”