Federal Immigration Raid Sparks Clashes, Arrests at California Farms

A federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California, escalated into a violent confrontation between U.S. Border Patrol agents and protesters. Agents executed a warrant related to a marijuana facility, detaining dozens of farmworkers amid protests that included rock-throwing and attempts to block federal vehicles. Law enforcement deployed tear gas and less-lethal rounds to disperse the crowd, leading to injuries and a multi-casualty incident with paramedics treating those affected nearby. A protester reportedly fired a pistol at federal officials, prompting the FBI to offer a $50,000 reward for information. The incident drew criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who condemned the immigration tactics as creating fear and chaos in communities, while the Department of Homeland Security and ICE declined to comment. The raid is part of the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement efforts in Southern California, which have sparked protests and controversy over their impact on farmworker communities and local agriculture.