ICE Detains Farmworkers in Oxnard: 30 Years in US, Then Detained

ICE Detains Long-Term Farmworkers in Oxnard, Sparking Outrage Oxnard, CA – June 11, 2025 – A disturbing video has emerged showing the detention of several farmworkers in Oxnard, California, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The incident, which occurred on June 11th, 2025, has sparked outrage among advocates for immigrant rights. The video shows ICE agents detaining workers in a field, questioning them about their immigration status. Some of the detained workers have reportedly lived and worked in the United States for over 30 years. "How are you asking me that right now?" one worker is heard saying in the video, expressing disbelief at being questioned while working to feed the country. The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration enforcement and its impact on essential workers. The video's release has prompted calls for greater protections for immigrant farmworkers and a review of ICE's enforcement practices. Advocates argue that the detention of long-term residents, particularly those contributing significantly to the nation's food supply, is counterproductive and inhumane.