Clashes erupted outside Glass House farm on Thursday as protesters trying to stop the raid confronted federal agents.

Glass House Brands, whose farm was raided by immigration authorities Thursday, is the subject of several labor law complaints, according to court records.

U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli skewered Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday for railing

President Donald Trump directed Homeland Security to allow ICE agents to use "whatever means necessary" against protesters during operations at California cannabis farms.

In a stunning dawn raid, ICE and National Guard troops stormed California cannabis farms on July 10. Over 100 migrant farmworkers were detained in a federal crackdown that saw flashbangs, tear gas, and fierce clashes with protesters.

Ventura issued permits for six cannabis dispensaries and three have opened so far. The other three won't open, since their permits expired June 30.

Advocates in California are celebrating the golden anniversary of marijuana decriminalization in the state, noting that it was 50 years ago—on July 9, 1975—that then-Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill into law that reduced the state’s felony possession law down to a citable misdemeanor,

California's marijuana industry faces challenges as the state excise tax jumps from 15% to 19%, potentially driving customers away from legal dispensaries and threatening small businesses.