A farmworker died after injuries from raids on two California cannabis farms where immigration authorities arrested 200 workers. Jaime Alanis's death was confirmed by the United Farm Workers advocacy group. The Department of Homeland Security executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, arresting immigrants suspected of being undocumented. Four U.S. citizens were arrested for resisting authorities. Crowds gathered outside the farms to demand information on detained relatives, resulting in a tense standoff with federal agents. Glass House Farms confirmed valid warrants were issued during the raids, and the company is providing legal support to detained workers.
We tragically can confirm that a farm worker has died of injuries they sustained as a result of yesterday's immigration enforcement action.
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California.
A chaotic scene developed outside the farm that grows tomatoes, cucumbers and cannabis as authorities clad in helmets and uniforms faced off with the demonstrators.
Glass House, a licensed California cannabis grower, said in a statement that immigration agents had valid warrants.
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