ICE Raid and Protests at Camarillo Marijuana Farm: 'No One Is Going to Save Us'

ICE Raid and Protester Response

• 🎯 Federal agents conducted a raid at the Glass House facility, a large cannabis farm in Camarillo, Ventura County.
• 📣 Protesters, including community organizers and family members, gathered to demonstrate against the detentions and seek information.
• ⚠️ Activists reported being tear-gassed by ICE agents when asking about the whereabouts of detained loved ones.

Detainee Information and Concerns

• 📱 Many individuals inside the facility were unable to communicate with family members, with limited text messages being received.
• 📍 Detained individuals were reportedly taken to the Camarillo Detention Center and then to the LA detention center.
• 👥 Estimates suggest between 40 to 50 people were detained, with multiple vans seen leaving the facility.

Community Support and Vigil

• ✊ Protesters vowed to remain throughout the night, emphasizing the need for community self-reliance as "no one is going to come out to save us."
• 💧 Donations of food and water were requested to support those waiting, with a priority for indigenous and migrant community members.
• 🤝 The community response included Americans from various backgrounds showing solidarity and offering assistance.

Investigation Details and Official Statements

• 🔍 The raid is identified as a Homeland Security investigation, not involving the DEA.
• 💼 Initial reports suggest the investigation may be related to illegal hiring practices and undocumented workers, though some US citizens and those with agricultural visas may also be affected.
• 🗣️ Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement condemning the "inhumane immigration actions" and their impact on families and communities.