The immigration raid at Glass House Farms raised concerns about the vulnerability of the cannabis industry as enforcement on illegal immigration escalates. The raid led to over 360 arrests and a situation reminiscent of past drug-related enforcement actions. Many industry veterans voiced fears that cannabis operations might face increased scrutiny as legal immigrants could be at risk of arrest under current policies. There is an urgent call for the industry to recognize and manage these emerging risks given the new climate surrounding cannabis-related activities.
The chaotic scene has brought to the forefront simmering concerns that weed farms could become an easy target as President Donald Trump ramps up deportations, because simply working in the industry could provide the criminal pretext to arrest even a legal immigrant.
There is absolutely heightened risk working for a cannabis facility. It shouldn't be that way. Folks should be aware of that risk and we should be prepared as an industry to manage that risk.
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