Protesters clash with federal agents during ICE raid at cannabis farm

In the United States, particularly in Ventura County, California, an immigration raid occurred at Glass House Farms, a cannabis cultivation facility, on July 10, 2025. Law enforcement officials executed a federal warrant targeting alleged illegal employees resulting in a confrontation with numerous protesters. Many demonstrators arrived on-site after becoming aware of the raid, leading to clashes with federal agents who used crowd control measures including tear gas and smoke bombs to disperse the crowd. The chaos escalated as protesters attempted to impede the ongoing operation. Throughout the day, the situation grew increasingly tense, with violent confrontations reported, including an instance where a white SUV drove into a crowd. Emergency medical teams were called to the scene, and multiple individuals were treated for injuries, with some requiring hospitalization. Local officials, including U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal and Oxnard Mayor Luis Mc Arthur, condemned the aggressive tactics used by federal agents, attributing them to a broader crackdown on immigrant workers under the Trump administration’s policies. Following the raid, calls for accountability were echoed by various public figures. The operation in Ventura County was part of a series of aggressive immigration raids taking place across the state, spurred by recent directives from President Trump aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants. This initiative follows a pattern of increased immigration enforcement that has sparked public outcry and protests across numerous California cities. Many community leaders have expressed fears about the deportation impacts on their neighborhoods, underscoring the heightened sense of anxiety and instability within immigrant communities. As federal agents carried out the raid, local governments and residents rallied against the escalating immigration enforcement measures. The community backlash reflects widespread disapproval of the methods employed by the Department of Homeland Security, with numerous officials suggesting the raids serve more to instill fear rather than focus on legal immigration processes. Advocates for immigrant rights are calling for legal challenges against what they describe as unconstitutional tactics by federal authorities directed toward immigrants in America.