Border Patrol Arrests 12 in Sacramento Home Depot Immigration Raid

Federal immigration agents from the U.S. Border Patrol conducted a high-profile raid at a Home Depot parking lot in south Sacramento, resulting in the arrest of 12 people, including at least one U.S. citizen accused of obstructing federal officers. The operation marked the Border Patrol's expansion into Sacramento after previously focusing enforcement efforts in the Los Angeles region, with officials indicating that further operations in Sacramento and other parts of California are expected. The raid happened despite a recent federal judge's order halting indiscriminate immigration arrests in the Los Angeles area, a ruling that does not apply to Sacramento. Sacramento County Sheriff's Office confirmed the Border Patrol's presence but did not assist due to California law limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The detained U.S. citizen was reportedly in the parking lot to pick up work materials when taken into custody, highlighting concerns about the impact of immigration enforcement on local residents. The Border Patrol's El Centro Sector, responsible for the operation, has conducted similar raids earlier this year in Kern County and Los Angeles, signaling a broader enforcement strategy in California.