Behind the federal raid in California’s fields

This week, two California farms—growing cannabis and vegetables—became the focus of a large-scale federal investigation.
Authorities cited concerns over underage labor and potential signs of exploitation.
The operation involved multiple agencies and was based on a federal criminal warrant.
Over 200 individuals were taken in for questioning, including about 10 unaccompanied minors.
During the chaos, a long-time farm worker was seriously injured after falling from a high structure and later died at the hospital.