California farmworker who fell from greenhouse roof during chaotic ICE raid dies
Briefly

Jaime Alanis, a 57-year-old farmworker, died from injuries sustained in a fall during an ICE raid at a California cannabis farm. He worked at the farm for 10 years and was the sole income provider for his family in Mexico. His death is the first reported fatality linked to immigration enforcement actions during the Trump administration. The raid led to around 200 arrests, affecting numerous immigrant families. Vicious federal operations are reportedly causing fear in communities and disrupting the food supply chain.
Jaime Alanis, 57, died after falling from a greenhouse roof during an ICE raid at a California cannabis facility, becoming the first known fatality in such operations.
His family reported that Alanis had worked at the farm for 10 years and was the sole provider for his wife and daughter in Mexico, sending his earnings back home.
Federal actions at the cannabis facility disrupted lives and communities, with at least 200 arrests and identification of 10 immigrant children on site, creating a chilling impact on families.
While Alanis was not being actively pursued by law enforcement, he fell approximately 30 feet while attempting to hide during the operation, breaking his neck.
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