Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Migrant Workers Recount Raids on Marijuana Farms, Deportation
Recent immigration raids on marijuana farms in California led to the arrest and deportation of many people.
Two men, Yahir and Manuel, shared their stories, detailing difficult conditions and alleged mistreatment.
Yahir, who was deported, misses his children and feels lost, having lived in the US for many years.
Manuel also described his time in detention, including harsh conditions and alleged abuse by law enforcement.
The government denies these claims of mistreatment, but the stories highlight the complex human impact of immigration enforcement and deportation.
Immigration raids on marijuana farms in California led to the apprehension of over 360 alleged immigration offenders.
Two deported workers, Yahir and Manuel, recounted their experiences, including detention conditions and treatment.
Yahir, deported after being apprehended, expressed the feeling that his life is no longer in his home country.
Manuel, who overstayed his visa, described his detention and alleged mistreatment by law enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security responded to allegations of mistreatment at the Adelanto detention center, labeling them as false.
- Who
- Immigrant workers, including Yahir and Manuel, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- What
- Apprehensions and deportations of immigrants following raids on marijuana farms.
- When
- July 10, during the Trump administration.
- Where
- Southern California and Tijuana, Mexico.
- Why
- To enforce immigration laws and remove individuals without legal status from the U.S.
Advocates / Detainees
Department of Homeland Security
Treatment of Detainees
Advocates / Detainees
Immigrant workers faced difficult conditions, including mistreatment.
Department of Homeland Security
The DHS states all detainees have access to proper treatment and the allegations are false.
- Date of Raids
- July 10
- Location of Raids
- Southern California marijuana farms
- Number Apprehended
- Over 360
- Deportees Mentioned
- Yahir, Manuel
- Detention Center Mentioned
- Adelanto
- DHS Response
- Denied allegations of mistreatment
- DHS Deportations (Trump Admin)
- 185,000