POMONA, Calif. — More than a dozen day laborers were detained by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Pomona, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis said, citing reports from community members.

The immigration action took place outside a Home Depot as the laborers were beginning their work day Tuesday morning, according to multiple reports.

"This morning, my office was alerted by community members of a federal Homeland Security presence in the city of Pomona, where approximately 15-20 day laborers were reportedly detained," Solis said in a statement Tuesday evening.

"In response, I immediately directed the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs to connect with the Pomona Day Labor Center to ensure those impacted receive the support and resources they need."

Solis added that "while this remains a developing situation, I want to reaffirm my unwavering commitment to ensuring that all residents, regardless of their immigration status, are aware of and can exercise their constitutional rights."

In addition, she said, "Just last week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $5.5 million in funding for RepresentLA — a program dedicated to providing our immigrant community with access to legal representation."

A senior DHS official said in a statement to Spectrum News: "Agents conducted an operation in Pomona targeting an illegal alien with an active arrest warrant. During the operation, nine additional illegal aliens were encountered and taken into custody. Several of those apprehended had prior charges, including child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, immigration violations, and DUI."

ICE refuted the claim.

"ICE was not a part of the law enforcement activity in the city of Pomona, near a Home Depot," an ICE spokesperson told Spectrum News. "ICE does not conduct raids as part of its routine daily immigration law enforcement efforts. ICE’s enforcement resources are based on intelligence-driven leads and ICE officers do not target persons indiscriminately. ICE uses data-driven, fact-based intelligence to identify, arrest and remove criminal aliens from the United States. It partners with local, tribal, state and federal law enforcement agencies to keep our communities safe and preserve national security."

Rep. Norma Torres, who represents the 35th District, also issued a statement about the incident that said her office was working to confirm details.

"The detainment of day laborers by CBP in Pomona is cruel, unnecessary, and unacceptable," part of her statement read. "My office stands with our immigrant community — we will not allow fear to take root in our neighborhoods. I’m demanding answers and accountability."

The Pomona Police Department issued a "reminder" on social media that it "does not conduct immigration enforcement, which is a function of federal law enforcement."

"Pomona PD was not involved in the detainment of individuals near Home Depot today and did not collaborate with any federal agencies on their operation," the statement said. "Our department had no prior knowledge of the ICE/Border Patrol operation that occurred today."