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Immigration Agents Detain Multiple at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet in Latest Southern California Raids

Nonprofit groups have launched aid funds to support immigrant street vendors ahead of a federal court hearing that will determine the future of National Guard deployment

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Federal immigration authorities detained an unknown number of people at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Saturday, June 14, ahead of a concert at the venue, swap meet officials said. (Screenshot courtesy of OnScene.TV)
Immigration officers raid the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Overview

  • Federal agents in tactical gear detained multiple individuals at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Saturday, leading swap meet officials to cancel a planned Father’s Day concert
  • President Trump authorized deployment of 4,000 California National Guard troops and 700 Marines to back up ICE operations across the region
  • Intensified enforcement has emptied streets in Latino neighborhoods and disrupted weekend markets and cultural gatherings
  • Ktown for All has raised over $50,000 via Venmo to cover one month of rent and utilities for dozens of immigrant street vendors unable to work
  • A federal court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether Governor Newsom or the Trump administration will control future National Guard activity