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Federal Agents Detain Day Laborers Outside Pomona Home Depot

Immigrant rights groups and local leaders mobilize after 15–20 workers were detained in an early morning operation involving marked and unmarked vans.

Immigration officers detain day laborers outside a Home Depot in Pomona on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Overview

  • Federal agents detained an estimated 15–20 day laborers in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Pomona, California, on Tuesday morning.
  • The Pomona Police Department confirmed the operation occurred but stated it had no prior knowledge or involvement in the raid.
  • An ICE representative denied the agency's participation, while a Home Depot spokesperson clarified that immigration enforcement operates independently of the business.
  • Local leaders, including L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis, and immigrant rights organizations condemned the detentions and are providing legal aid and resources to those affected.
  • Advocates emphasized workers' constitutional rights, urging individuals to remain silent and seek legal counsel during such enforcement actions.