President Donald Trump has authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to use “whatever means necessary” to arrest individuals who attack federal officers during immigration raids.
The announcement follows violent clashes between protestors and federal agents during a Thursday raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo, California.
The raid led to the detention of 200 migrant workers, including several juveniles, who officials say were illegally employed at the site.
Trump reacted after seeing footage of protestors throwing rocks and bricks at ICE officers as they drove along a roadway during the operation.
On Friday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan to issue directives to arrest anyone assaulting law enforcement.
He called for officers to stop their vehicles and apprehend “slimeballs” who assault them with objects, emphasizing they should protect themselves “just like they protect the Public.”
The raid occurred at Glass House Farms, which claims to be the world’s largest cannabis producer and employs hundreds of workers, as the Daily Mail reported.
Protestors arrived at the farm to block the federal operation, leading to the deployment of flash bangs, tear gas, and smoke by agents.
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