LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Immigrant rights advocates took to the streets of Los Angeles on Tuesday for what they're calling "24 hours of community stoppage," which includes rallies and boycotts of various businesses over the recent immigration raids.

The action, which began at midnight, was organized by several groups, including the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (CHIRLA), Service Employees International Union Local 721, Central American Resource Center of Los Angeles and the Garment Worker Center.

Participants were urged to join events scheduled throughout the day and to support individuals and families affected by immigration raids. The coalition also called for a boycott of The Home Depot, Target, Walmart and fast food restaurants.

"We're sending an economic message t

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