Trump Grants ICE Agents ‘Total Authorization’ to Protect Themselves Amid Violent Clashes
President Donald Trump has granted federal immigration agents “Total Authorization” to protect themselves after violent clashes with protesters during an enforcement operation at a California cannabis farm. The incident occurred when federal authorities conducted raids on Glass House Farms families in Camarillo and Carpinteria, resulting in reports of objects being thrown at agents and the use of tear gas. Trump penned a lengthy post on Truth Social, expressing his outrage over the violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and directed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Border Czar Tom Homan to instruct ICE and other law enforcement to arrest anyone throwing rocks, bricks, or other objects at them.
A Show of Force and Support for Law Enforcement
Trump’s directive authorizes ICE agents to use “whatever means is necessary” to protect themselves and arrest individuals who assault them. The move comes after a chaotic scene unfolded during the raid, with protesters attempting to block a road and hurling rocks at officers. One worker died after falling from a greenhouse roof, and about 200 migrants were arrested on suspicion of being in the country illegally. The cannabis farm is under investigation for alleged child labor violations, adding to the complexity of the situation.
