According to immigration advocates, the recent Border Patrol operations in Kern County have likely resulted in dozens of arrests, stirring alarm among residents and the agriculture industry.
News of U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations circulated widely on social media, prompting community members to raise alarms and avoid certain areas, particularly within Bakersfield.
The Bakersfield Police Department confirmed that it was notified by the Department of Homeland Security about Customs and Border Protection conducting operations within city limits, though the extent remains unclear.
Immigration advocates described this week's enforcement activity as significant and unusual compared to recent years, generating shock and concern across communities in the Central Valley.
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