Federal Immigration Agents Conduct Operations at Hollywood and Cypress Park Home Depots

Immigration Operations at Home Depot

• 🎯 Federal agents conducted immigration operations at a Home Depot in Hollywood, targeting day laborers and vendors.
• 📌 This marks the second time this specific Home Depot has been targeted by federal immigration officers.
• 📍 The operation occurred just after noon, with agents arriving in unmarked vehicles.

Detentions and Community Response

• 🤝 Several individuals were detained during the Hollywood operation.
• 💬 Immigrant rights advocates were present, offering resources and support to those affected.
• 😟 Community members have been actively monitoring the area due to ongoing federal raids.

Similar Operation in Cypress Park

• 🚨 Earlier the same day, Border Patrol agents conducted a similar operation at a Home Depot in Cypress Park.
• 🚫 Agents attempted to enter a day labor center but were prevented by locked gates.
• 👥 Between 15 to 30 people were reportedly detained at the Cypress Park location.

Advocate Efforts and Documentation

• 📹 Volunteers are documenting the federal agents' actions and trying to track down detained individuals.
• 🛍️ Some advocates are attempting to support street vendors by purchasing their goods to ensure their safety and allow them to go home.
• ⏱️ The recent operations appear to be quicker, with agents spending less time on-site compared to previous encounters.