Amidst the transition to the Trump administration, Kern County became the focus of heightened Border Patrol activity, with agents stopping and detaining individuals, raising concerns among the local community.

From Arvin to Bakersfield to Wasco and other places in Kern County, agents from the U.S. Border Patrol carried out an operation that began Tuesday morning.

Border Patrol was spotted in Bakersfield. Organizations like Loud for Tomorrow have posted on social media, highlighting that raids are currently underway in Kern County.

Lawmakers representing Kern County are responding to Border Patrol operations in Bakersfield and surrounding areas.