Border Patrol Executes Multiple Raids in Sacramento California, Arrests Dozens Amid Sanctuary Law Disputes

In a series of immigration enforcement operations in Sacramento, California, U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted raids at a Home Depot and other locations, resulting in over a dozen arrests, including one U.S. citizen. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino dismissed California's sanctuary city and state laws, asserting there is "no sanctuary anywhere" and affirming the agency's commitment to continued operations despite legal challenges and injunctions. These raids have sparked controversy and concern among community members, state leaders, and legal experts, with criticisms highlighting potential racial profiling and aggressive tactics. California officials, including Governor Newsom and Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, have condemned the operations, questioning their legality and impact on immigrant communities. Federal courts have issued injunctions limiting warrantless raids and racial profiling in parts of California, but Border Patrol continues enforcement efforts under separate jurisdictional orders. The operations underscore ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement policies under President Trump’s administration and California's sanctuary protections.