In Southern California, car wash workers have experienced raids and detentions by ICE under the Trump administration, affecting immigrant communities including families with children. The raids have led to detentions lasting up to two months and have involved multiple workers, prompting responses from local immigrant rights groups and calls for policy reconsideration.

The dispute centers on balancing immigration enforcement with workers' rights and community stability. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and other advocates continue to challenge the proportionality and impact of these enforcement actions in California.