Federal agents struck hard this week at illegal immigration hotspots in California. Border Patrol conducted “Operation Trojan Horse” at Home Depot stores where day laborers gather looking for work. The raids sent a clear message that America’s immigration laws still matter.
Agents used unmarked vehicles and tactical gear to sweep into the parking lots early Wednesday morning. They targeted a Home Depot in Los Angeles where illegal immigrants regularly gather to find jobs. Video shows agents loading suspects into trucks as others scattered and ran.
The operation netted 16 arrests of people from Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua. Officials say at least six of those arrested had serious criminal records on top of their immigration violations. These weren’t just people looking for honest work – they were lawbreakers with histories.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino defended the raids as legal and necessary. He said agents followed all laws and court orders while conducting targeted operations based on solid intelligence. This wasn’t random – agents knew criminal activity was happening at these locations for months.
Liberal groups immediately cried foul and claimed the raids violated some court ruling. The ACLU and activist organizations rushed to defend people who shouldn’t even be in our country. They care more about protecting illegal immigrants than keeping Americans safe.
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli had the perfect response to the critics. He warned that immigration enforcement hasn’t stopped in Southern California despite what sanctuary city lovers might think. Federal law applies everywhere and there are no safe havens from justice.
These raids prove that President Trump’s border policies are working exactly as promised. When you enforce the law firmly and consistently, you get results. Day laborers who entered illegally now know they can’t just hide in parking lots anymore.
America needs more operations like Trojan Horse to restore order to our immigration system. Hardworking legal immigrants and American citizens deserve better than watching lawbreakers take jobs and ignore our rules. It’s time to put America first again.
