A U.S. Army veteran arrested during an immigration raid at a California marijuana farm says he was sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray.

Meanwhile, family and friends of those trapped inside rushed to the perimeter, which was manned by California National Guard troops under federal control. The soldiers were armed with batons, tear gas,

The manager of one farm, Edgar Rodriguez, a U.S. citizen, said he was handcuffed, thrown to the ground and had his arm twisted behind his back after he asked to see a warrant.

Immigration raids target Southern California, largely bypass Central Valley agriculture. Growers, court rulings and political strategy may shield agriculture from enforcement. Industry experts report fear, disrupted labor and confusion. Sayda came home ...

VENTURA COUNTY, California ‒ Around 200 people were arrested when federal law enforcement officers executed criminal warrants at a farm near Camarillo and another in Carpinteria, according to a statement released July 11 by the Department of Homeland Security.

Immigrant communities in Northern California are facing growing fear as immigration raids increase, driven by substantial funding boosts for Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Donald Trump's newly signed budget. "There's so much anxiety right now," said Jessie Mabry from the nonprofit Opening Doors.

Officers appeared to use crowd control munitions and tear gas against protesters. The F.B.I. said it was searching for a person who appeared to fire a pistol at officers.

A court ruling Friday orders a halt to a chaotic and relentless 36-day immigration crackdown that’s upended life across Southern California.