10 Undocumented Minors Discovered in Federal Cannabis Farm Raids Amid Violent Protests

Federal immigration agents, supported by the National Guard, conducted simultaneous raids on two Glass House Farms cannabis facilities in Southern California on Thursday, July 10, 2025, leading to arrests, violent clashes with protesters, and the discovery of 10 undocumented minors. The operations in Camarillo and Carpinteria have intensified the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and labor practices within the state's cannabis industry.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed via social media that 10 undocumented minors, eight of whom were unaccompanied, were found at the Camarillo farm. The facility is now under investigation for potential child labor violations, according to Scott. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli stated that federal agents executed search warrants, arresting multiple individuals for impeding the operation.

The raids sparked significant public outcry, with hundreds of protesters gathering at the Camarillo site. Videos from the scene depicted federal agents deploying tear gas and less-lethal ammunition to disperse crowds. The FBI has launched an investigation and offered a $50,000 reward after a protester allegedly fired a handgun at federal law enforcement officers during the confrontation.

Glass House Farms, a state-licensed cannabis cultivator, issued a statement on X affirming that they were "visited today by ICE officials" and "fully complied with agent search warrants." However, local and state officials condemned the federal actions. U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal described the operation as "disproportionate, overkill," while Oxnard Mayor Luis McArthur stated that "these actions are causing unnecessary distress and harm.

The incident underscores broader issues of labor exploitation in the cannabis sector, where undocumented workers often face precarious conditions and wage theft. A tweet from Matt Finn, stating, "This is a marijuana farm employing illegals," highlighted the federal focus on alleged unauthorized employment. California Governor Gavin Newsom also criticized the federal response on X, linking the tactics to wider Trump administration immigration policies and expressing concern for affected families. Investigations into the full scope of the labor practices at the farms are expected to continue.