India, June 8 -- Several ICE agents conducted raids in Paramount and Downey on Saturday, as the agency's operation in key California hubs picked up steam. This comes as at least 44 people were detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials on Friday during a protest. A local congressman said that the raids by federal officials are being conducted 'outside the bounds of the law'.

Videos on social media showed ICE agents near a Home Depot store in Paramount. The reason behind the raids is now known at the moment. KTLA confirmed that raids took place in Paramount and Downey and more individuals could be detained in the coming days.

Videos on social media further showed protests erupting in Paramount, with crowds confronti...