There have been at least 18 arrests by ICE in the county over the last six months, according to a report by The Modesto Bee last week.
Stanislaus County, home to the city of Modesto, is located in the San Joaquin Valley of Northern California.
The area is known for its agricultural economy, with almonds serving as its top crop over the last several years. An agricultural report from 2023, the most recent available on the county’s website, says its total gross value of almonds brought in exceeded $813 million, with milk shortly behind at more than $761 million.