ICE Lurks in Home Depot Parking Lot and Arrests Man

ICE Carries Out Arrest in Home Depot

Home Depot Responds

Witness Records Operation

The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Home Depot parking lots has once again drawn attention following the arrest of a man in Yakima, Washington.

The case adds to previous reports of immigration enforcement operations carried out in retail parking lots, a situation that has raised concerns among immigrant customers and workers.

According to information reported by N+ Univision, a man was arrested by ICE agents as he was leaving a Home Depot store while in the store’s parking lot.

The arrest was recorded by a witness who observed the operation.

Video Captures ICE Home Depot Arrest in Yakima

In an interview with N+ Univision, Jamie Angel explained that he saw agents block the man’s vehicle from several directions.

According to his account, after immobilizing the vehicle, the agents removed the driver from inside the car.

Angel said he decided to record the scene when he realized what was happening.

He also stated that, before the arrest, he had already noticed several ICE vehicles positioned throughout different areas of the parking lot.

According to the witness, the vehicles remained concealed while waiting to intervene.

His testimony describes a coordinated deployment before the arrest inside the store’s parking area.

Home Depot Acknowledges ICE Presence in Some Parking Lots

ICE has reportedly been hitting a Home Depot in Yakima, Washington today. The city has continued to release illegal aliens from custody without notifying federal law enforcement: pic.twitter.com/SI8FQQx6kw

— TheBlaze (@theblaze) July 21, 2026

In a statement cited by N+ Univision, Home Depot responded to recurring reports of immigration enforcement operations taking place in the parking lots of some of its stores.

The company said it is aware of the presence of federal agents at certain locations.

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Home Depot said it strives to maintain a welcoming environment for customers and employees.

At the same time, the company stated that it complies with all applicable laws.

Home Depot did not announce any policy changes or specific measures related to these operations.

Its response was limited to acknowledging the presence of federal agents at some of its locations.

ICE Arrest Renews Focus on Parking Lot Operations

The arrest in Yakima comes amid continuing reports of immigration enforcement operations taking place in retail parking lots.

In this case, the operation occurred as the man was leaving the Home Depot store and preparing to exit the parking lot.

Jamie Angel’s testimony provides a firsthand account of how the operation unfolded, from the prior presence of ICE vehicles to the moment the driver was removed from his car.

Based on the information available, authorities have not released the identity of the man or the reason for the immigration enforcement action.

It has also not been disclosed whether the man had an existing immigration case or what happened to him after the arrest.