Fact Check: Masked ICE goons raid Ventura County Farm in California. KTLA reporter: "It's gonna be at least 100 workers being detained, maybe even a couple of hundred."

Fact Check: "Masked ICE goons raid Ventura County Farm in California. KTLA reporter: 'It's gonna be at least 100 workers being detained, maybe even a couple of hundred.'"

What We Know

On July 10, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids at two farms in Ventura County, California, specifically targeting Glass House Farms in Camarillo and another location in Carpinteria. Reports indicate that the raids were met with significant community resistance, with hundreds of protesters gathering to oppose the actions of federal agents. During the confrontation, ICE agents reportedly deployed tear gas against the protesters (KTLA, Raw Story).

Local news outlets, including KTLA, reported that "dozens of farmworkers were detained" during the raids, although the exact number of detainees was not confirmed (KTLA). Eyewitness accounts and statements from local officials suggested that the situation was chaotic, with some community members claiming that as many as 100 to 200 workers could potentially be detained (Raw Story, ABC7).

Analysis

The claim that "masked ICE goons" raided a farm and that a KTLA reporter stated "it's gonna be at least 100 workers being detained, maybe even a couple of hundred" is partially true. While there was indeed a raid involving ICE agents and a significant number of workers were detained, the specific number of detainees remains unclear. KTLA's report mentions "dozens" of detentions, which does not confirm the higher estimates of 100 to 200 workers being detained (KTLA, KTLA).

The term "masked ICE goons" is a subjective description that reflects the sentiments of protesters and community members rather than an objective characterization of the agents involved. The use of tear gas and the presence of military vehicles, as reported, indicates a high level of force used during the operation, which has raised concerns among local officials and community leaders about the appropriateness of such tactics (Raw Story, ABC7).

The sources used in this analysis include local news reports and eyewitness accounts, which are generally reliable but may carry inherent biases, especially in emotionally charged situations like immigration raids. The KTLA report and other local news outlets provide a factual basis for understanding the events, but the emotional language used by protesters and some officials may influence the interpretation of the situation.

Conclusion

The claim is Partially True. While it accurately reflects the occurrence of an ICE raid and the chaotic response from the community, the specific assertion regarding the number of detainees is not substantiated by the available evidence. The reports indicate "dozens" were detained, which does not confirm the higher estimates mentioned in the claim. Additionally, the characterization of ICE agents as "masked goons" is subjective and reflects the perspective of those opposing the raid rather than an objective description.

Fact Check: Masked ICE goons raid Ventura County Farm in California. KTLA reporter: "It's gonna be at least 100 workers being detained, maybe even a couple of hundred."