ICE Now Attacks Farm of Protestors and Children

July 11, 2025 – A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on a Southern California cannabis farm has ignited a heated confrontation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration, with both sides trading sharp criticisms over the operation’s tactics and implications.

The raid, conducted on Thursday at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, Ventura County, targeted undocumented workers and led to violent clashes with protesters, escalating tensions in an already polarized immigration debate.

On July 10, 2025, ICE agents, supported by the California National Guard, executed a search warrant at Glass House Farms, a state-licensed cannabis cultivation facility.

The operation resulted in the detention of dozens of individuals, including 10 undocumented minors, eight of whom were unaccompanied, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the facility is now under investigation for potential child labor violations, raising serious questions about workplace practices at the farm.

The raid quickly turned chaotic as hundreds of protesters gathered, some hurling rocks and debris at federal agents, with one individual allegedly firing a handgun at law enforcement, prompting a manhunt by the FBI, which has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s identification.

Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper bullets to disperse the crowd, leading to scenes of families and children fleeing the chemical agents, as captured in videos shared by local news outlet KTLA.

Governor Newsom, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, condemned the raid as “inhumane” and accused the Trump administration of sowing “chaos, fear, and terror” in California communities.

In a post on X, Newsom referenced Trump’s nickname for him, “Newscum,” writing, “Kids running from tear gas, crying on the phone because their mother was just taken from the fields. Trump calls me ‘Newscum’ — but he’s the real scum.”

The post included KTLA footage showing a teenage boy sobbing, reportedly after his mother was detained.

Newsom’s office issued a statement denouncing the raid’s tactics, arguing that such operations disrupt hardworking families and farmworker communities.

“There’s a real cost to these inhumane immigration actions on hardworking families and communities, including farmworker communities, across America,” the statement read.

The governor also responded to a post by the right-wing account “Libs of TikTok,” which shared a video appearing to show a protester firing at agents.

Newsom condemned the violence, writing, “Of course I condemn any assault on law enforcement, you s— poster. Now do Jan 6,” referencing the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

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DHS and Trump Administration Push Back

The Trump administration and DHS swiftly hit back at Newsom’s remarks.

The DHS X account posted, “Why are there children working at a marijuana facility, Gavin?” highlighting the discovery of undocumented minors at the farm.

CBP Commissioner Scott elaborated, stating that the presence of 10 juveniles, including eight unaccompanied minors, prompted an investigation into potential child labor violations, exploitation, or human trafficking.

Vice President JD Vance also criticized Newsom, writing on X, “Democrats are having a fit because we’re enforcing our laws against people working at a weed farm.”

Conservative commentators, including Los Angeles native Peachy Keenan, questioned Newsom’s priorities, asking, “Why are you allowing small children to work in a drug farm?”

Political strategist Matt Whitlock suggested Newsom delete his post, calling it a misstep.

Glass House Farms, in a statement on X, denied knowingly employing minors and emphasized compliance with federal search warrants.

Investor Marc Cohodes called the raid “beyond outrageous,” while California Democratic Representative Salud Carbajal, who was denied access to the raid site, condemned the “militarized” tactics and reported that 10 workers were detained.

The Camarillo raid is the latest flashpoint in California’s ongoing immigration battles with the Trump administration.

Earlier in June 2025, Newsom clashed with Trump over the deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to quell protests against similar ICE raids, a move Newsom called “unconstitutional” and “deranged.”

He accused Trump of lying about discussing the deployment during a phone call, labeling him a “stone-cold liar.”

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also criticized the federal interventions, calling them an “outrageous” escalation that traumatized communities already reeling from wildfires.

The raids, part of Trump’s broader mass deportation agenda, have targeted sanctuary cities like Los Angeles, drawing criticism from Democrats who argue they harm law-abiding workers and families.

However, Trump has acknowledged the economic impact of these raids on farmers, noting in a June 20, 2025, statement that he was exploring solutions to allow “reputable farmers” to take responsibility for their workers’ immigration status to prevent business disruptions.

This followed a brief pause in agricultural raids, which was reversed days later.

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Political Implications

Newsom’s outspoken criticism of Trump has boosted his visibility among Democrats, with a Politico analysis showing his anti-Trump posts on X garnering triple the usual engagement.

As Newsom is widely seen as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, his confrontations with Trump, including his recent South Carolina visit, signal a strategic positioning within the Democratic Party.

However, political analysts note that immigration remains a challenging issue for Democrats, given its popularity among Trump’s base.

The raid has also drawn attention to the plight of farmers, who have warned that mass deportations threaten agricultural economies.

In California and other states, farmers have reported operational challenges due to the loss of workers, many of whom are undocumented but integral to the industry.

The FBI’s manhunt for the shooter continues, and federal authorities are investigating potential child labor violations at Glass House Farms.

DHS confirmed that eight unaccompanied minors were “rescued” from the facility, though details about their conditions or roles remain unclear.

Newsom’s office has demanded transparency from DHS regarding the detainees’ identities and whereabouts, emphasizing the need to protect families and communities.

As California grapples with the fallout, the raid underscores the deep divisions over immigration policy in the United States.

While Newsom and Democrats frame the operations as inhumane, the Trump administration defends them as necessary to enforce federal law and address illegal labor practices.

The clash is unlikely to resolve soon, with both sides digging in for a prolonged political battle.

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