A series of federal immigration raids across LA sparked heated protests in a few spots in the city. Here's where demonstrations and clashes are occurring.

Several U.S. cities braced for protests on Wednesday against President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration raids, as parts of the country's second largest city Los Angeles spent the night under curfew in an effort to quell five days of unrest.

Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. Police made dozens of arrests overnight in a 1 square mile area of downtown Los Angeles where an emergency curfew was enacted.

Los Angeles has been the sight of massive protests against ICE raids. Multiple people have been arrested and at least two journalists have been injured

Parts of the 101 Freeway, Alameda, Los Angeles St., Spring St., Main St., Aliso St., Commercial St., Temple Ave., 1st St and Arcadia St. are currently blocked off to drivers, the LAPD said.

Protesters and police are facing off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests have occurred across the country. Follow for live updates

Here is what happened on each day the protests against immigration detention operations in the Los Angeles area.

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