Posted on 12/31/2025 7:50:31 AM PST by TheDon
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained at least 10 to 12 workers Monday morning near a Home Depot on Imperial Avenue in Mountain View, according to witnesses at the scene where dozens of day laborers typically gather seeking employment.
The arrests occurred before noon in an area across from the Home Depot, where 50 to 60 workers usually wait for day jobs. However, only a handful of workers were present on Tuesday, following the enforcement action.
The Imperial Avenue location serves as a regular gathering spot where workers arrive early each morning, often dozens at a time, waiting for people to hire them for day labor jobs.
Wilson, a worker from Haiti who requested anonymity, was inside the Home Depot when the enforcement began. He says when he walked out, he witnessed people being taken away in unmarked cars. Despite having a valid work permit through June 2026, Wilson said he remains worried about detention but has no choice but to work to pay his bills.
Alberto, a worker from Mexico, says he witnessed immigration officers detaining six to seven people in the same location on Sunday as well.
Alberto also has a work permit, but expressed concern that agents aren't always checking documentation before making arrests.
The workers detained on Monday were from Haiti and Mexico, with at least two reportedly having legal work permits, according to witnesses.
ICE did not respond to requests for comment about the specific operation. The agency has previously stated that it can and will arrest anyone in the country illegally.
More ICE please!
As Slick would say, “Better put some ICE on that!”
well if insured american business starts charging a cheaper price, i’d go with them.
them people trying to charge me 100k for replacing my wood siding with vinyl floor .
that’s why i call mexicans to do it for 10k
i can turn them into ICE afterwards.
I was at the home depot in Yuma AZ I didn’t see any day laborers hanging around.
If you have work permits you should keep them with you for this very reason.
The first time I went to Europe I was told to keep my passport with me at all times in case I was stopped. Same when I went to China (especially in China, lest you wind up in a labor camp in the Gobi Desert).
So yes, when in a foreign country you should always be able to prove your presence is legal.
“detain workers at popular day labor site”
“arrested criminal illegal aliens” would be the correct headline.
‘workers’.
Agree also Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain those who hired them aiding and abetting crime.
I suspect a lot of those “work permits” were obtained less than legitimately. It looks like illegals can be issued work permits under certain circumstances. The previous administration likely bypassed “unimportant” safeguards such as background checks and proof of identity that may have prevented the permits from being issued.
I would think that now that the current administration is checking up, a person with a work permit who is found to have a criminal background or questionable identity could still be deported.
Love,
O2
“Agree also Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain those who hired them aiding and abetting crime.”
This. Until the contractors and businesses that use illegal labor this will continue.
Detain those who hired them aiding and abetting crime.
It’s to stop them also with a risk of pulling their license and permits.
No hold bared
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