Federal agents raided two marijuana farms in California on Thursday, both operated by a top Democratic donor, according to Fox News.
Glass House Farms President Graham Farrar has donated thousands to Democrats across the state.
Farrar, who identifies on social media as a Santa Barbara resident, has given to the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee’s federal PAC and Rep. Salud Carbajal, a California Democrat.
He also reportedly donated $10,000 to Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in 2018, per California campaign finance records.
Farrar’s most recent political contribution was to Democratic Assemblymember Gregg Hart in July 2023.
The raids were carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents alongside National Guard troops.
According to Reuters, ICE agents in military-style vehicles arrived at Glass House Farms’ sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo.
Video of the raids quickly spread online, drawing dozens of anti-government protesters to the area.
Newsom shared one and lashed out at President Donald Trump after the raid.
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“Kids running from tear gas, crying on the phone because their mother was just taken from the fields,” Newsom posted on X. “Trump calls me ‘Newscum’ — but he’s the real scum.”
Kids running from tear gas, crying on the phone because their mother was just taken from the fields.
Trump calls me “Newscum” — but he’s the real scum. pic.twitter.com/fj0l25mRBN
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 11, 2025
The verified Department of Homeland Security X account shared Newsom’s post and commented, “Why are there children working at a marijuana facility, Gavin?”
Why are there children working at a marijuana facility, Gavin? https://t.co/YEgzH7HfTs
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 11, 2025
Activists blocked rural roadways and accosted agents in the fields, according to multiple local outlets.
Glass House claimed that it had complied fully with federal warrants and would share updates as needed.
The company said, “Glass House has never knowingly violated applicable hiring practices and does not and has never employed minors.”
Yesterday, Glass House Brands received immigration and naturalization warrants. As per the law, we verified that the warrants were valid and we complied.
Workers were detained and we are assisting to provide them legal representation.
Glass House has never knowingly violated…
— Glass House Brands Inc. (@GlassHouseBR) July 11, 2025
But according to Fox News, DHS confirmed that nine unaccompanied minors in the U.S. illegally were rescued during the operation.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “So glad our law enforcement could rescue another child.”
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said the farm is under investigation for child labor violations.
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