LONG BEACH, Calif. - Officials said seven undocumented residents were arrested after federal immigration agents conducted multiple raids at local car washes over the weekend.

The operations have raised concerns among community members and prompted local leaders to take action.

What we know:

On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13, federal agents carried out a raid at the Bixby Knolls car wash in Long Beach, detaining seven employees.

This operation occurred shortly after the Supreme Court allowed immigration authorities to resume patrols, following advocacy groups' challenges regarding the legality of such stops. The Clean Car Wash Workers Center, a grassroots organization, reports that over 80 local car washes have been targeted since the raids began this summer, with more than 250 wor

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