Dozens blocked Phoenix street in immigration protest

Dozens of protesters were blocking a downtown Phoenix street outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office ahead of federal roundups expected Sunday.

Police arrested some of the protesters Friday after authorities warned that people would be subject to arrest if they stayed in the street and on the light rail tracks.

Protesters chanted against immigration detention under the Trump administration. Similar protests were held in other parts of the country.

Some stood in the street while others lined the sidewalk along Central Avenue. The protest disrupted road and light rail traffic.

President Donald Trump says the roundups will begin Sunday.

Administration officials have said they’re targeting about 2,000 people in the national sweep, which would yield about 200 arrests based on previous crackdowns.

Roundups are not expected in Phoenix.