ICE uses Penske trucks for surprise Home Depot raid in Los Angeles

ICE began raiding the popular store's sites at the suggestion of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

By Ben Whedon

Published: August 6, 2025 12:20pm

Updated: August 6, 2025 12:46pm

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers raided a Home Depot parking lot in Los Angeles, Calif., using Penske rental trucks to cover their approach.

The raid resulted in 16 arrests, Fox News reported. The Department of Homeland Security has further stated that the area of McArthur Park is an MS-13 stronghold. Hence, the reason for the raids.

Penske is a rental truck company known for its iconic dark yellow trucks. Home Depot, moreover, is a known and stereotypical hot spot for illegal immigrants seeking under-the-table work on home improvement projects.

ICE began raiding the popular store's sites at the suggestion of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. Los Angeles, moreover, has been at the center of the mass deportation effort, with President Donald Turmp deploying the National Guard to combat anti-ICE riots.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.