ICE Raids on California Cannabis Farms

In early November 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) executed raids on two cannabis farms in California. The operations led to the detention of more than 200 individuals identified as undocumented immigrants working at the sites.

These actions were described by officials as part of a broader federal policy to enforce immigration laws at workplaces. The United Farm Workers Union has publicly criticized the raids, noting the disruption to the agricultural labor force.

While the raids targeted the employment status of the workers, the status of the cannabis operations themselves regarding state licensing was not the primary focus of the reported enforcement action. One death of a migrant was reported following the enforcement activity.