Enforcement officers employ force in immigration operation at two agricultural sites in California | California

Federal immigration officials conducting raids on two California cannabis farms in the south engaged in confrontations with protesters, employing chemical munitions to disperse the crowd. These incidents occurred in Camarillo, an area rich in agricultural fields and greenhouses, where authorities used military-style vehicles and helicopters. Protesters were seen clashing with uniformed officers, leading to the use of white and green smoke to create distance and confusion. An image from KTLA showed individuals with their hands bound, though it was unclear if they were workers or protesters. The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to comments. Glass House Farms, one of the farms visited, confirmed compliance with the search warrants from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The company, permitted to grow cannabis in Ventura county, uses half of the space for tomatoes and cucumbers. Judith Ramos, whose father works in the tomato fields, witnessed the chaos and was sprayed by the deterrent, causing her eyes to irritate. Her father’s whereabouts remain unknown. The raid’s details, including which agencies were involved, are unclear. Salud Carbajal, a Democratic representative, was denied access to the area by federal agents, condemning the raid as a disproportionate display of force against local farm workers and the community. The incident reflects the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement efforts in southern California, including deploying the national guard to support federal immigration agents. Local emergency services were called to provide medical aid, treating three individuals, though further details on injuries and emergencies were not available.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/10/federal-agents-raid-farms-california