Border Patrol agents detain gardeners in Long Beach neighborhood
Jan 20, 2026·Location: Long Beach, CA
Federal Border Patrol agents detained two men working as gardeners in Long Beach's University Park Estates neighborhood on January 20, 2026. One of the men claimed to be a U.S. dual citizen and stated he was born at a local medical center. A third gardener who produced documents was not arrested.
Sources
- Immigration agents chase down gardeners working on lawns in East Long Beach
lbpost.com·Jan 20, 2026·archived copy
- Federal Agents Detain Two Gardeners During Operation in Long Beach - Long Beach Local News
longbeachlocalnews.com·Jan 21, 2026·archived copy
- ICE detains 2 men, including potential U.S. citizen, in East Long Beach
presstelegram.com·Jan 22, 2026·archived copy
- Mayor Accuses ICE Of Abduction After Gardener Nabbed In Long Beach Tells Agents He’s A Dual Citizen: Report
patch.com·Jan 21, 2026·archived copy
- Immigration agents chase gardener, tackle him in front of Long Beach officers, witnesses say
LAist·Nov 21, 2025·archived copy
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