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Border Patrol Detains at Least 11 in Sacramento Home Depot Raid

Local officials condemned the July 17 raid as unlawful profiling under a broad reading of the 100-mile zone.

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Overview

  • U.S. Border Patrol agents executed the operation at 4641 Florin Road under the Immigration and Nationality Act’s 100-mile rule, detaining at least 11 people including one confirmed U.S. citizen.
  • The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said deputies did not assist after responding to calls about masked, armed men and clearing the scene.
  • Border Patrol Chief Gregory K. Bovino reported on X that the sweep also covered Los Angeles and resulted in the arrest of an aggravated felon with narcotics convictions.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom and Sacramento leaders denounced the raid as illegal racial profiling and announced plans for legal challenges and stricter oversight.
  • State lawmakers have proposed bills to force federal agents to display their badges and courts have issued injunctions barring appearance-based stops.