Violent protesters hurling rocks at ICE agents in California have pushed President Donald Trump to unleash bold new powers for federal immigration officers.
Fox News reported that on Friday, during a raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria, chaos erupted as agitators clashed with law enforcement, leaving one worker dead after a tragic fall. This isn’t just a skirmish—it’s a wake-up call for law and order.
Trump, fresh from surveying flood-ravaged Texas, authorized ICE to protect itself after protesters attacked agents with bricks and stones during the cannabis farm operation. The raid exposed underage laborers, shining a harsh light on the farm’s ties to a donor of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
One farm worker’s death cast a somber shadow over the raid, though officials clarified he wasn’t in custody or pursued by agents.
The worker fell 30 feet from a greenhouse roof, prompting CBP to call for immediate medical evacuation. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin noted, “CBP immediately called a medivac to the scene to get him care as quickly as possible.”
Protesters didn’t just chant—they weaponized rocks and bricks, targeting ICE vehicles and officers. Trump, enraged by the “tremendous damage” to federal property, vented on Truth Social about the disrespect for law enforcement. Such brazen attacks, he argued, demand a firm response, not progressive coddling.
“I am giving Total Authorization for ICE to protect itself, just like they protect the Public,” Trump declared. This isn’t a blank check for violence—it’s a directive to ensure agents aren’t sitting ducks. The left’s outrage over immigration enforcement conveniently ignores the underage labor uncovered here.
The cannabis farm, now under federal scrutiny for child labor violations, raises questions about California’s oversight under Newsom’s watch.
While progressives decry ICE’s presence, they’re silent on exploited minors toiling in plain sight. Hypocrisy, it seems, grows faster than the farm’s crops.
Trump’s order empowers ICE, DHS, and other agencies to arrest protesters who assault officers with objects. “I never want to see a car carrying a Law Enforcement Officer attacked again!” he insisted. This move signals zero tolerance for mob tactics that endanger federal agents.
From his flight back to Washington, Trump witnessed reports of the California clashes and acted decisively.
His directive to Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan underscores a no-nonsense approach to border security. Critics will cry overreach, but agents deserve to do their jobs without dodging projectiles.
The worker’s death, while tragic, wasn’t caused by ICE or CBP, as McLaughlin clarified: “This man was not in and has not been in CBP or ICE custody.” Yet, expect the left to spin this into another anti-ICE narrative. Facts, not feelings, should guide the conversation.
Glass House Farms, a flashpoint for this violence, now faces a federal probe that could expose deeper corruption. Newsom’s donor connection only fuels suspicions of selective enforcement by state officials. When child labor thrives under a governor’s nose, who’s protecting the vulnerable?
Trump’s critics argue his “Total Authorization” risks escalating tensions, but what’s the alternative? Letting agents be pelted while enforcing federal law? The progressive playbook—demonize ICE, ignore exploitation—won’t solve the chaos unfolding in California.
McLaughlin’s statement about the fallen worker—“he was not being pursued by law enforcement”—cuts through the fog of activist spin. The tragedy lies in the worker’s fall, not in ICE’s actions. Blaming agents for doing their duty is a tired tactic that dodges accountability.
Trump’s response isn’t just about one raid—it’s a line in the sand against lawlessness. By empowering ICE to arrest violent protesters, he’s signaling that federal authority won’t bend to mob rule. California’s sanctuary policies, meanwhile, seem more about politics than principle.
The underage laborers found at the farm demand justice, not hashtags. While the left clutches pearls over ICE’s tactics, the real scandal is a system that lets minors work illegally. Trump’s focus on law enforcement safety keeps the spotlight where it belongs.
