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DEA Raids Illegal Farms, Sparks Outrage in Thermal

6/22/2025

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A recent DEA crackdown on illegal marijuana farms in Thermal, California, led to the arrest of 70-75 undocumented migrants and one U.S. citizen. Community leaders voiced their outrage over the heavy-handed approach, which has left residents feeling fearful and chaotic. Mayor Steven Hernandez highlighted the troubling silence from federal agencies, questioning the operation's impact on local immigration issues.

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A recent DEA crackdown on illegal marijuana farms in Thermal, California, led to the arrest of 70-75 undocumented migrants and one U.S. citizen. Community leaders voiced their outrage over the heavy-handed approach, which has left residents feeling fearful and chaotic. Mayor Steven Hernandez highlighted the troubling silence from federal agencies, questioning the operation's impact on local immigration issues.