Federal agents are conducting immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, targeting immigrant workers at various businesses, including Home Depots and 7-Eleven convenience stores.
The sweeps have been criticized by local officials, who say the aggressive tactics are causing fear and intimidation among immigrant communities. Agents were spotted at courthouses, libraries, and other locations, detaining dozens of people in some cases.
The sweeps seem to be focused on workplaces where immigrants gather for hire. Home Depot has become a frequent target, with agents raiding stores across the LA area. Officials have provided few details about how they are choosing targets and how long the operation will last.
Local officials, including Orange County Supervisor Vincent Sarmiento, have expressed concern about the impact of the sweeps on industries that rely heavily on immigrant workers. The sweeps could come at a significant cost to these businesses, which are increasingly dependent on immigrants.
Critics of the Trump administration’s immigration policies say the raids are part of a broader campaign of domestic terrorism against Latino communities. The Los Angeles Mayor and other local leaders have denounced the federal government’s actions as “domestic terrorism.”
Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-10/ice-sweep-targets-what-we-know