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DHS Seizes Items, Serves Warrants in Ventura VC Defensa Probe

5/17/2026

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Homeland Security Investigations agents served warrants and searched homes of VC Defensa members in Ventura County on Wednesday.
The Department of Homeland Security cited prior arrests of VC Defensa members and invoked President Donald Trump in its statement.
VC Defensa called the searches unconstitutional intimidation and announced it will pursue legal action.
DHS reported agents seized items during the searches and said the investigation remains ongoing.

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Homeland Security Investigations agents served warrants and searched homes of VC Defensa members in Ventura County on Wednesday.
The Department of Homeland Security cited prior arrests of VC Defensa members and invoked President Donald Trump in its statement.
VC Defensa called the searches unconstitutional intimidation and announced it will pursue legal action.
DHS reported agents seized items during the searches and said the investigation remains ongoing.