Glass House Farms, a cannabis farm whose president Graham Farrar is a donor to California Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom, is under federal investigation for child labor violations. This follows a Thursday raid by federal immigration authorities in Camarillo and Carpinteria, California, where nine unaccompanied children were rescued. Protesters clashed with agents, who used tear gas. Government officials deny child labor, but the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner and DHS Assistant Secretary confirmed the rescue and investigation.
Newsom donor's cannabis farm under federal investigation for 'child labor violations'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Glass House Farms, a cannabis farm whose president Graham Farrar is a donor to California Democrats including Gov. Gavin Newsom, is under federal investigation for child labor violations. This follows a Thursday raid by federal immigration authorities in Camarillo and Carpinteria, California, where nine unaccompanied children were rescued. Protesters clashed with agents, who used tear gas. Government officials deny child labor, but the Customs and Border Protection Commissioner and DHS Assistant Secretary confirmed the rescue and investigation.
Trending- 1 July 2023: Graham Farrar's most recent political donation
- 2 Thursday (July 10, 2025): Federal immigration authorities raided Glass House Farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria
- 3 Friday (July 11, 2025): DHS confirmed rescue of children and investigation
- Federal investigation for child labor violations
- Nine unaccompanied children rescued
- Protests and clashes with federal authorities
- Increased scrutiny on Glass House Farms and its political connections
What: Glass House Farms, a cannabis farm linked to California Democratic donor Graham Farrar, is under federal investigation for child labor violations after federal immigration authorities raided its facilities and rescued nine unaccompanied children.
When: Raid on Thursday (July 10, 2025); Fox News learned on Friday (July 11, 2025); Farrar's last donation July 2023.
Where: Camarillo, California, USA; Carpinteria, California, USA (Glass House Farm locations); Santa Barbara, California, USA (Graham Farrar's residence).
Why: Allegations of child labor violations and illegal employees at the cannabis farm.
How: Federal immigration authorities conducted raids with warrants, leading to the rescue of children and an ongoing investigation. Protesters clashed with agents.