Federal agents conducted an immigration sweep in Ventura and Santa Barbara that resulted in chaos and one death. A farmworker died trying to escape during the raid at Glass House cannabis, impacting the local economy. Workers panicked and attempted to hide, leading to the detainment of nearly 200 individuals, including minors. The federal operation involved multiple agencies, and reports surfaced of protests clashing with law enforcement, including the deployment of tear gas. The FBI is also investigating a possible shooting that occurred amidst the protests.
In a raid involving federal agents, a laborer died after falling while trying to escape, marking the first known death from an immigration sweep in California.
The operation prompted chaos at Glass House facilities, leading to panic among workers as they attempted to evade the immigration agents' presence.
Nearly 200 individuals were detained, including several minors, and 10 migrant children were rescued from possible exploitation and human trafficking.
The federal agents included Homeland Security Investigations and California National Guard. Protests erupted, resulting in clashes and the use of tear gas by law enforcement.
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