{"id":2458863,"date":"2025-07-11T19:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T23:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-marijuana-farm-accused-of-child-labor-was-a-big-dem-donor-report\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T19:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T23:10:29","slug":"president-of-marijuana-farm-accused-of-child-labor-was-a-big-dem-donor-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-marijuana-farm-accused-of-child-labor-was-a-big-dem-donor-report\/","title":{"rendered":"President of Marijuana Farm Accused of Child Labor Was a Big Dem Donor: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpresident-of-marijuana-farm-accused-of-child-labor-was-a-big-dem-donor-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2458863&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Federal agents,including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and National Guard troops,conducted raids on two marijuana farms operated by Glass House Farms in California. The farms are linked to Graham Farrar,a prominent Democratic donor who has contributed thousands to various Democratic committees and politicians,including Governor Gavin Newsom. The raids, which took place in Carpinteria and Camarillo, led to protests by activists who blocked roads and confronted agents. Governor Newsom criticized the federal government, particularly former President Donald Trump, for the operation, highlighting distress caused to families working in the fields. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the rescue of nine unaccompanied minors during the raids and is investigating the farms for possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-analyst-bakari-sellers-says-the-gop-is-homophobic-he-lobbies-for-a-country-where-its-illegal-to-be-gay\/\" title=\"CNN Analyst Bakari Sellers Says the GOP Is Homophobic. He Lobbies for a Country Where It\u2019s Illegal To Be Gay.\">child labor violations<\/a>. Glass House Farms stated that it complied with federal warrants and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-seeks-gunman-in-uprising-against-california-drug-farm-raid\/\" title=\"FBI seeks gunman in uprising against ... drug farm raid\">denies knowingly employing minors<\/a>. The incident has sparked a political and public controversy over labor practices and immigration enforcement in the cannabis industry.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Federal agents raided two marijuana farms in California on Thursday, both operated by a top Democratic donor, according to Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>Glass House Farms President Graham Farrar has donated thousands to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dnc-chairs-spineless-reaction-mamdanis-intifada-comments-shows-democrats-big-trouble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democrats<\/a> across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Farrar, who identifies on social media as a Santa Barbara resident, has given to the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee&rsquo;s federal PAC and Rep. Salud Carbajal, a California Democrat.<\/p>\n<p>He also reportedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/newsom-donors-cannabis-farm-under-federal-investigation-child-labor-violations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donated<\/a> $10,000 to Democratic Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/border-chief-annihilates-newsom-simple-facts-governor-calls-trump-real-scum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> in 2018, per California campaign finance records.<\/p>\n<p>Farrar&rsquo;s most recent political contribution was to Democratic Assemblymember Gregg Hart in July 2023.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; 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sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo.<\/p>\n<p>Video of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ice-agents-found-california-marijuana-farm-raid-made-whole-thing-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the raids<\/a> quickly spread online, drawing dozens of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-does-this-photo-show-a-july-12-protest-in-cuba\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show A July 12 Protest In Cuba?\">anti-government protesters<\/a> to the area.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom d one and lashed out at President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-doj-delivers-bad-news-20-doctors-performed-trans-procedures-minors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> after the raid.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Kids running from tear gas, crying on the phone because their mother was just taken from the fields,&rdquo; Newsom posted on X. &ldquo;Trump calls me &lsquo;Newscum&rsquo; &mdash; but he&rsquo;s the real scum.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kids running from tear gas, crying on the phone because their mother was just taken from the fields.<\/p>\n<p>Trump calls me &ldquo;Newscum&rdquo; &mdash; but he&rsquo;s the real scum. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fj0l25mRBN\">pic.twitter.com\/fj0l25mRBN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GavinNewsom\/status\/1943469956181692448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The verified Department of Homeland Security X account d Newsom&rsquo;s post and commented, &ldquo;Why are there children working at a marijuana facility, Gavin?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why are there children working at a marijuana facility, Gavin? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YEgzH7HfTs\">https:\/\/t.co\/YEgzH7HfTs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSgov\/status\/1943503224377319847?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Activists blocked rural roadways and accosted agents in the fields, according to multiple local outlets.<\/p>\n<p>Glass House claimed that it had complied fully with federal warrants and would  updates as needed.<\/p>\n<p>The company said, &ldquo;Glass House has never <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >knowingly violated applicable hiring practices<\/a> and does not and has never employed minors.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Yesterday, Glass House Brands received immigration and naturalization warrants. As per the law, we verified that the warrants were valid and we complied.<\/p>\n<p>Workers were detained and we are assisting to provide them legal representation.<\/p>\n<p>Glass House has never knowingly violated&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Glass House Brands Inc. (@GlassHouseBR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GlassHouseBR\/status\/1943665604352974874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>But according to Fox News, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/whoever-runs-dhs-account-x-trolling-genius-mexico-furious\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DHS<\/a> confirmed that nine unaccompanied minors in the U.S. illegally were rescued during the operation.<\/p>\n<p>DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, &ldquo;So glad our law enforcement could rescue another child.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CBPCommissioner\/status\/1943717120228946155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> the farm is under investigation for child labor violations.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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