Violent Raids at California Cannabis Farms Spark Outcry

Federal immigration raids at two Glass House cannabis farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria, California, led to the arrest of about 200 suspected undocumented immigrants, including at least 10 minors, and four U.S. citizens accused of assaulting or resisting officers. The operations escalated into violent clashes involving tear gas and a reported protester firing a weapon at agents, for which the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information. One farm worker, Jaime Alanis, died after falling from a building while fleeing agents, and several others sustained injuries. Authorities allege some minors may have been exploited or subjected to child labor, prompting a federal investigation, though Glass House denies knowingly hiring underage workers. California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized the raids and use of force, while federal officials defended the operation as targeting potential labor violations. The incident has intensified debate over immigration enforcement, labor practices, and protections for workers in California's legal cannabis industry.