Federal Agents Raid Culver City Car Wash, Detain Employees

ICE Action at Handy J Car Wash

• ⚡ Federal agents conducted a raid at the Handy J Car Wash in Culver City, detaining multiple employees.
• 📸 Video captured the moment a man was pushed to the ground and handcuffed during the operation.
• 😟 Employees who were not detained expressed fear and uncertainty, with some scared to show up for work the following day.

Detained Employees and Family Concerns

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family member of one detained employee stated that their uncle, a permanent resident, was taken without his identification being checked.
• ❓ There is significant concern about the whereabouts of the detained individuals, with only one employee able to communicate that they were being held downtown.

Raid Details and Aftermath

• 🚗 Agents surrounded the building, detaining a total of 8 employees from the car wash.
• 🚓 The detained employees were reportedly ushered into unmarked cars.
• 🗣️ Customers present during the raid attempted to intervene, but were told by federal agents to step away.
• ✈️ After being detained, the group of 8 employees was taken to Santa Monica Airport, where they were given more information in the parking lot before being transported to federal detention.