By Tim Reid and Kristina Cooke LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles' vast fresh produce market, the place in the city center where Hispanic restaurateurs,

Todd Lyons, the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, defended his tactics last week week against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed. He has said ICE is averaging about 1,600 arrests per day and that the agency has arrested “dangerous criminals.” It is an assertion many lawmakers and city leaders decry.

Mayor Bass highlighted economic consequences of immigration raids in Los Angeles, noting vacant businesses and residents afraid to leave homes, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Omaha is trying to forge ahead following the raid's chilling effect on the local workforce and the community at large.

New research shows that after recent deportation sweeps, parents kept their children home — with big impacts on how all students learn.

A military-style vehicle was used in an immigration raid in Compton on June 9, according to witnesses and video of the incident.

The Texas Restaurant Association said 47% of Texas restaurant operators currently have job openings that are difficult to fill.