ICE Conducts Immigration Enforcement at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet

Federal immigration authorities conducted an enforcement operation at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet in California on Saturday afternoon, resulting in multiple detentions. The operation began around 3:30 p.m. along Alondra Boulevard near the 5 Freeway, with witnesses reporting approximately 60 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents present at the scene. Aerial footage captured federal agents taking people into custody during the incident.

According to witness accounts, the federal agents appeared to be accompanied by armed Marines during the operation. Agents reportedly questioned individuals about their country of origin during the enforcement action. A scheduled Saturday night concert at the venue was subsequently canceled following the immigration enforcement activity.

Witnesses described their reactions to the enforcement operation, with one visitor expressing surprise at witnessing such an action firsthand. One individual reported being photographed by agents using what was described as a specialized cellphone camera after stating they were from the United States. The operation disrupted normal activities at the popular shopping venue.

The enforcement action occurs within the broader context of the Trump administration's immigration policies following the 2024 election. As of publication time, Homeland Security Investigations had not responded to media requests for details regarding the specific nature of the operation, the number of individuals detained, or the legal basis for the enforcement action. Immigration enforcement remains a significant focus of federal law enforcement under the current administration.