In Oxnard, California, fields that are usually bustling with undocumented farm workers have fallen quiet, following a deadly US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid. Fear has gripped the community after Jaime Alanís Garcia died during a 13-hour standoff at a legal cannabis farm on July 10, when 200 workers were arrested.

Many workers are now staying home, afraid of being detained, and those who do speak out only do so anonymously. One worker expressed frustration, saying they are treated like criminals despite being hardworking individuals.

In response to the raids, local activists have formed networks to alert the community and mobilize support. One protester shared footage of the raid, showing tear gas and rubber bullets used by ICE agents against unarmed demonstrators. The incident has sparked outrage, with community members demanding action rather than silence.

Oxnard Mayor Luis A. McArthur acknowledged the limitations of local authority in stopping federal agents, likening the situation to a "David and Goliath" battle, especially given the massive federal funding for immigration enforcement. The raids have already affected the local economy, with unharvested fruit rotting in fields and concerns rising about disruptions to the food supply chain and global price increases.

This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.