ICE Arrests More Than 10 Day Laborers at Los Angeles Home Depot

Surprise ICE Raid in Home Depot

More Than 10 Migrants Arrested

Arrests Rise Across California

Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a surprise operation at a Home Depot store in Los Angeles, California, arresting more than ten migrant workers.

The unannounced raid caught the day laborers off guard as they gathered outside the store seeking temporary work.

According to witnesses, immigration officers entered the area from an unusual point of access, leaving the workers no time or opportunity to flee.

ICE Raid at Home Depot Leaves Over 10 Migrants Arrested in Los Angeles

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According to Univision reports, agents detained approximately 13 migrant day laborers who typically gather in Home Depot parking lots to find daily work.

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Volunteers who monitor ICE activity confirmed that the arrests were swift and well-coordinated, according to Univision.

One volunteer said officers arrived in unmarked vehicles, which added to the confusion among witnesses.

Some reported that migrants tried to run in different directions, but the presence of agents stationed around the parking lot limited escape routes.

One day laborer said he avoided arrest only because he had decided not to work that day. Another said he managed to hide in a nearby McDonald’s, where ICE agents did not enter.

Context and Recent Figures

“New ICE operation outside a Home Depot in Los Angeles leaves more than 10 day laborers detained.”

By Juan Carlos González.

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— Al Punto (@AlPunto) October 28, 2025

The incident adds to a growing trend of increased immigration arrests across Southern California.

According to official data cited by VisaVerge, between June 6 and August 7, ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested 4,163 migrants in the Los Angeles area.

These numbers represent a significant increase compared to previous months and reflect an intensification of enforcement operations in a region known for its migrant protection policies.

California, a self-declared “sanctuary state,” continues to face tensions with federal authorities over immigration law enforcement.

However, recent operations demonstrate that ICE continues conducting raids even in areas where local governments seek to limit their reach.

Images and eyewitness accounts shared by local media have raised concerns among human rights organizations, warning about the psychological and economic toll these arrests have on immigrant communities.

Why It Matters

The ICE raid in Home Depot underscores the vulnerability of undocumented day laborers who depend on daily jobs to survive.

Many of these workers — largely of Latin American origin — face the constant threat of detention while seeking employment in public spaces.

The operation also reignites debate over ICE’s role in communities that promote inclusion policies, highlighting how such actions foster fear and mistrust that ripple through local economies and community relations.