News Summary
Anaheim officials confirmed that six individuals were arrested during federal immigration enforcement operations conducted over the weekend. The operations targeted undocumented individuals with prior criminal convictions, notably in areas like the Euclid Car Wash and Home Depot. Residents expressed concern and protest over the increased federal presence and tactics, with local leaders criticizing the raids. The city has allocated funds to support families affected by the enforcement operations, emphasizing their disapproval of federal immigration enforcement methods. Community members are urged to stay informed and vigilant.
Anaheim, California
The city of Anaheim confirmed on Monday that at least six individuals were arrested during federal immigration enforcement operations conducted over the weekend. These operations were part of a larger campaign focusing on undocumented individuals, particularly those with prior criminal convictions.
Federal agents were active in various locations throughout Anaheim, with a significant operation taking place on Sunday morning around Orangethorpe Avenue and Kellogg Drive. Authorities also targeted the Euclid Car Wash near La Palma Avenue, where several federal vehicles blocked access to the site, gathering attention from local residents.
During the operation at the car wash, federal agents reportedly deployed a smoke canister and detained a bystander identified as Isaac Dominguez. Dominguez was accused of obstructing the enforcement effort and assaulting officers by throwing an object and attempting to strike them. He was held for approximately six hours before being released.
Earlier on the same day, federal agents detained at least five laborers working at the Home Depot on Brookhurst Street, marking a continuation of a trend of immigration raids in the area. Since June, this Home Depot location has experienced at least six similar operations. Among those detained was an individual with a history of DUI convictions, who had previously entered the United States illegally multiple times.
The Department of Homeland Security has stated that those apprehended included individuals with prior criminal records, those awaiting immigration court dates, and asylum seekers. In light of these enforcement actions, Anaheim officials confirmed that the local police department was not involved in the operations and had not been informed in advance. The city has expressed its disapproval of federal immigration enforcement tactics and has joined litigation against these methods in coalition with over twenty other cities in California.
These recent enforcement operations are part of President Trump’s broader initiative aimed at mass deportation, specifically targeting undocumented individuals with histories of violent crimes. In response to these incidents, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a temporary restraining order on federal immigration enforcement operations in Southern California, though enforcement actions have reportedly increased following the issuance of this order.
Footage of the raids shared on social media displayed federal agents carrying out the enforcement actions, which included visual evidence of Dominguez being detained. Local protests have emerged as residents rally against the ongoing raids, calling for community awareness and vigilance regarding federal immigration activities in their neighborhoods. In response to the heightened enforcement presence, the city allocated $250,000 toward the Anaheim Contigo program, which aims to assist families affected by these enforcement operations.
Individuals seeking updates about immigration enforcement activities can find information distributed by the city in both English and Spanish. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as Anaheim’s leadership emphasizes the need for community support and resistance to federal enforcement tactics.
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- Los Angeles Times
- NBC Los Angeles
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- Orange County Register
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Immigration law
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Author: Anaheim Staff Writer
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