U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted a surprise immigration raid, dubbed “Operation Trojan Horse,” at a Home Depot parking lot in Los Angeles, arresting over a dozen people after agents emerged from a Penske rental truck. The raid occurred shortly after a federal appeals court upheld a judge’s order blocking indiscriminate detentions and arrests in Southern California. Witnesses reported agents targeting day laborers and street vendors, with some detainees attempting to show legal status before being arrested. The use of the rental truck by federal agents sparked criticism, and Penske Truck Rental stated it was investigating the unauthorized use of its vehicle.

The raid has raised concerns about potential violations of the recent court ruling against racial profiling and indiscriminate immigration enforcement. Local officials and advocacy groups condemned the operation, calling it a disregard for human rights and the rule of law. The ACLU is investigating the incident, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass questioned the justification for the raid, emphasizing that those targeted were simply seeking work. The event has reignited fears of intensified immigration crackdowns in the city, prompting calls for further legal scrutiny.