🏠🚨 Immigration Agents Demand Tenant Information From Landlords, Sparking Legal Concerns
📧🚫 Why Greg Abbott Refuses to Release His Emails With Elon Musk 🔫🚔 Woman Arrested at El Paso Border for Smuggling 12 Guns Hidden in Car Doors
🌿🚔 Chaotic California Marijuana Farm Raid Ends in 360 Arrests, Worker Death Raises Alarm
Julie Watson, Amy Taxin, and Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press.- Federal agents arrested over 360 people at Glass House Farms’ facilities in Camarillo and Carpinteria during one of the most significant immigration enforcement actions since Trump returned to office. The chaotic raid resulted in the death of farmworker Jaime Alanis, 57, who fell from a greenhouse roof while hiding from authorities. Federal officials claim they were investigating child labor, trafficking, and other abuses, though no charges have been filed against the cannabis company. Authorities said 14 minors were found on site, yet the state cannabis board reported no minors during a May inspection. Among those arrested were four U.S. citizens, including a professor and a disabled Army veteran. The raids have ignited protests and prompted L.A. Mayor Karen Bass to announce new aid for immigrant families living in fear. Legal challenges are mounting against what critics call indiscriminate and unconstitutional enforcement.
📌 Key Facts
Arrests: 361 people, 4 with serious criminal records, 4 U.S. citizens arrested during protests
Fatality: Jaime Alanis, 57, farmworker, died after falling from a greenhouse during a raid
Investigations: DHS claims potential child labor, trafficking; 14 minors reported; no charges filed
Targeted Sites: Glass House Farms, Camarillo and Carpinteria, California
Notable Arrestees: Professor Jonathan Caravello, veteran George Retes
🏠🚨 Immigration Agents Demand Tenant Information From Landlords, Sparking Legal Concerns
R.J. Rico, Associated Press.- Immigration authorities under the Trump administration are demanding that landlords provide detailed tenant records — including leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, and identification cards — as part of their intensified immigration enforcement efforts. Some landlords have received subpoenas signed only by immigration officers, not judges, raising questions among legal experts about their validity. Advocates warn this practice could intimidate landlords into unnecessary compliance, potentially violating the Fair Housing Act, which bars discrimination based on race or national origin. Immigration authorities claim they are within their rights, though legal scholars argue that only court-ordered subpoenas compel action. Critics fear this signals a new front in immigration crackdowns, while some landlords, particularly in cities like Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles, are choosing not to comply. The controversy underscores growing tensions over privacy, housing rights, and the limits of immigration enforcement powers.
📧🚫 Why Greg Abbott Refuses to Release His Emails With Elon Musk
Lauren McGaughy, The Texas Tribune.- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is fighting to keep his communications with Elon Musk and Musk’s companies secret, citing privacy, potential embarrassment, and concerns over revealing state policy strategies. The Texas Newsroom requested Abbott’s emails with Musk dating back to last fall, paying $244 in processing fees. After cashing the check, Abbott’s office claimed the records are exempt from release, citing attorney-client privilege, policymaking confidentiality, and “common-law privacy.” Critics argue this tactic undermines transparency, especially given Musk’s significant influence in Texas policymaking. SpaceX also lobbied to keep communications private, citing commercial harm. A recent Texas Supreme Court ruling offers Abbott broad power to block public access to records. Watchdogs fear this sets a dangerous precedent for government secrecy. The state attorney general will decide within 45 days whether the emails must be disclosed.
🔫🚔 Woman Arrested at El Paso Border for Smuggling 12 Guns Hidden in Car Doors
Aaron Martinez, El Paso Times.- A 33-year-old Mexican woman was arrested at the Bridge of the Americas in El Paso after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 12 firearms, 28 magazines, and various firearm components hidden in the doors of her 2025 Volkswagen Virtus. Officers selected her vehicle for an “intensive exam” on July 3, uncovering the smuggled weapons during an X-ray inspection. The woman, whose identity was not disclosed, was traveling alone and is now facing federal charges after being handed over to Homeland Security Investigations. CBP officials emphasized that their random southbound inspections are critical in stopping smuggling attempts involving weapons, ammunition, and unreported currency at the U.S.-Mexico border. Authorities said these enforcement actions contribute to the safety of border communities by preventing illegal firearms trafficking into Mexico.
📌 Key Facts
Date of Arrest: July 3, 2025
Location: Bridge of the Americas, El Paso, Texas
Suspect: 33-year-old Mexican woman, name not released
Vehicle: 2025 Volkswagen Virtus
Seized Items: 12 firearms, 28 magazines, rifle optics, buttstocks, handgun lower receiver
Inspection Method: X-ray scan revealed anomalies inside car doors
Charges: Federal charges pending, case referred to Homeland Security Investigations