An immigration operation at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet resulted in several detentions by federal agents, including U.S. Marines. This operation, not communicated to swap meet officials, disrupted a scheduled concert. The venue emphasized its lack of involvement or consent regarding the federal presence. Meanwhile, the Trump administration indicated a focus on substantial immigration enforcement, with aggressive deportation goals, even as it adjusted strategies in other sectors to address employer concerns. The swap meet remains a vital community hub, expressing concern for its patrons and vendors amid this enforcement action.
Federal immigration authorities detained an unknown number of people at the swap meet, the venue said in a statement on Facebook Sunday.
The Trump administration has continued widespread immigration enforcement activities with a reported goal of up to 3,000 deportations per day.
Swap meet officials said they did not contact immigration officials or know they would be at the venue and didn't consent to their presence at the swap meet.
The Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet has always been a place of connection, culture, and commerce for all.
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