Border Patrol, Central Valley

US Border Patrol arrests migrants during latest enforcement operation
Immigrant communities in Kern County, California, are on edge as the U.S. Border Patrol has been seen conducting enforcement operations throughout the region this week.
Border Patrol says Central Valley raids, latest operation over, Fresno congressman says
The Border Patrol’s report to Congressman Jim Costa contradicts earlier accounts about this week’s raids and agents’ behavior during the operation.
Why is Border Patrol so far inland for Central California arrests? Here’s its jurisdiction
More than 60 Border Patrol agents from El Centro, near the Mexico border, carried out an operation in Kern County that the federal agency says led to 78 arrests. The sight of federal Border Patrol agents — who could expand operations to Fresno and Sacramento — alarmed residents and undocumented immigrants across Central California who have been unaccustomed to seeing such a significant presence in recent years.
What to do if you’re detained by Border Patrol as raids in Central California continue
If someone you know has been detained, they will be processed at the local ICE field office before being transferred to a detention facility. In the Central Valley, the Mesa Verde Detention Center is located in the city of Bakersfield. Detainee locator: locator.ice.gov
Border Patrol arrests felon in Kern County; Fresno may be next
Border Patrol agents from the Premier Sector captured a felon in Kern County as part of Operation Return to Sender.
Rumors about Border Patrol operations in California spark social media uproar
A real Border Patrol operation in another part of California has sparked rumors and social media uproar—and caused anxiety for immigrants. The rumors stemmed from a real Border Patrol operation out of Kern County.
‘Fear mongering has taken place’: Despite end to Border Patrol operation, Kern County immigrants remain fearful
Despite the Border Patrol operation ending and agents moving out of Bakersfield, the area's immigrant community is saying ...
Border Patrol operation in Kern County nets 78 arrests, including sex offenders and felons
The U.S. Border Patrol released more information on their operation this past week, which blew up social media and raised ...
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Hundreds of Kern residents gather in Bakersfield to protest Border Patrol operation
Several hundred Kern County residents gathered at the corner of Ming Ave. and Wible Road to protest Border Patrol's three-day operation dubbed 'Return to Sender' ...
WATCH: Bakersfield resident captures confrontation with Border Patrol agent
Campos was detained for about four hours and then was released when his citizenship was confirmed. He says he’s still coping ...
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Border Patrol breaks silence, reveals details on Kern County operation
NewsNation affiliate KGET spoke with one on-the-ground agent who said it’s not a widespread roundup. Agents are after ...
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City affirms SB 54 amid Border Patrol operations
During the City Council meeting Wednesday, Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry emphasized that his department is not ...
Customs and Border Patrol presence in Bakersfield raises community concerns
Ongoing sightings of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents in Bakersfield and surrounding areas have left community members with more questions than answers.
US CBP issues statement on ongoing ‘Operation Return to Sender’ in Bakersfield area
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a statement Friday morning providing more details over its ongoing operation in the ...