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Federal Agents Raid Glass House Farms, Clash With Protesters

The raid on Glass House Farms deployed tear gas, rubber bullets and helicopters against protesters, triggering a child labor investigation after officials found undocumented minors.

A demonstrator walks in front of federal agents blocking a road during an immigration raid in Camarillo, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
A demonstrator kneels Thursday before federal agents in a farm field during an immigration raid in Camarillo, California.
Demonstrators hold a flag in front of federal agents blocking a road during an immigration raid in Camarillo, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
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Overview

  • Federal agents, backed by National Guard vehicles and helicopters, executed criminal warrants Thursday at Glass House Farms nurseries in Camarillo and Carpinteria.
  • Officers deployed tear gas, smoke grenades and rubber bullets to push back hundreds of protesters who gathered along blocked rural roads.
  • U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said multiple protesters were arrested for impeding the operation and warned that further interference will bring federal charges.
  • The FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a suspect who allegedly fired on agents during the Camarillo raid.
  • Customs and Border Protection confirmed finding ten undocumented minors at the site and opened a probe into potential child labor violations.