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Federal Raids VC Defensa Volunteers' Homes, No Arrests; Lawsuit Planned

5/21/2026

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Federal agents raided three VC Defensa volunteers’ homes in Ventura County on May 13, making no arrests.
Activists say the raids are an intimidation campaign against groups that provide aid, childcare and food.
Lawyer Reem Yassin called the raids “fishing expeditions” and announced a coalition is preparing a civil suit alleging constitutional violations.
Homeland Security task force investigated VC Defensa for alleged conspiracies, naming terrorism and export-crimes prosecutors in the warrants.

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Federal agents raided three VC Defensa volunteers’ homes in Ventura County on May 13, making no arrests.
Activists say the raids are an intimidation campaign against groups that provide aid, childcare and food.
Lawyer Reem Yassin called the raids “fishing expeditions” and announced a coalition is preparing a civil suit alleging constitutional violations.
Homeland Security task force investigated VC Defensa for alleged conspiracies, naming terrorism and export-crimes prosecutors in the warrants.