Heavy Raid Shakes California Weed Farms
Federal immigration agents raided two state-licensed cannabis farms north of Los Angeles—Glass House Farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria—on Thursday. They targeted suspected undocumented workers. Those farms are legal under California law, but marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
Agents served warrants tied to immigration violations. They found low-flying helicopters circling the fields. The choppers used night-vision gear to spot individuals fleeing across the rows.
Crowds, Tear Gas, and Shots Fired
As the raids began, protesters rushed in. Videos captured chaotic scenes: agents deploying tear gas and smoke canisters. Military-style helicopters buzzed over the fields.
Ventura County law enforcement confirmed a suspect fired at federal agents near Camarillo. FBI agents announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest. The FBI pinpointed the location: Laguna Road between Wood Road and Las Posas Road.
Child Labor Allegations Fuel Outrage
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed 10 undocumented minors—eight unaccompanied—were found working there. That is now under federal child labor investigation. Fire department crews treated four people at hospitals and three on-site.
Official Condemnations Rain In
Oxnard Mayor Luis McArthur condemned the operation:
“These actions are causing unnecessary distress and harm…”
U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) also criticized it:
“This was overkill… a bunch of crap.”
Governor Gavin Newsom posted tear-gas footage on X, adding:
“Kids running from tear gas, crying on the phone…”
“Trump calls me ‘Newscum’—but he’s the real scum.”https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/1943514033174225351
Bigger Conflict in Sanctuary State
This raid came after an earlier ICE operation at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and nine other cities have since sued the Trump administration. They allege the raids focus on intimidation, not public safety.
Newsom’s team blamed White House advisor Stephen Miller, saying:
“Trump’s agents continue to racially profile Americans… ripping families apart…”
What’s Next in the Saga
• Child labor violations—federal investigators are now digging deeper.
• Shooting investigation—the FBI hunts the person who fired at federal agents.
• Legal fallout—the class-action suit by city leaders is moving forward.
• Raid aftermath—federal authorities have not confirmed arrest totals or detainee status.
Use of helicopters, child labor findings, and tear gas all point to an aggressive enforcement stance. With legal fights underway and national attention rising, this could be the beginning of a broader clash between state and federal power.
