significant immigration raid took place at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California, on July 10, sparking national debate and revealing a complex array of issues related to child labor, cannabis regulations, workplace safety, and federal immigration enforcement
The operation, carried out by ICE agents dressed in military-style uniforms, resulted in the detention of many undocumented farmworkers and the deployment of tear gas against demonstrators.
The sight of children at the facility—authorized for both cannabis cultivation and conventional agriculture—has raised critical concerns regarding regulatory oversight and the welfare of minors.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly criticized President Trump, accusing him of causing trauma to children and employing aggressive measures, which has further escalated the tension between federal and state immigration policies. The situation is further complicated by the cannabis aspect: California law strictly forbids minors from accessing grow operations, yet video footage and eyewitness testimonies indicate that children were indeed present during the raid.
