Day Laborers

Home Depot in LA Installs Bone-Penetrating Noise Machines to Deter Day Laborers: Backlash and Lawsuit Concerns

At a Los Angeles Home Depot, advocates alleged that the store installed high-frequency noise machines to deter day laborers, causing physical discomfort. The Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California (IDEPSCA) demanded the removal of these devices and for Home Depot to address ICE raids in the parking lot, which have repeatedly targeted the location. The advocacy group claims the devices were installed shortly after the most recent ICE raid and that Home Depot has seen extensive ICE activity. Home Depot has not publicly commented on the matter.

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Day Laborer Protests Target Home Depot Over ICE Presence in Stores

On Saturday, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network led a demonstration at a Monrovia Home Depot, involving a “buy-in” where participants purchased and immediately returned ice scrapers. The action aimed to pressure the company to address immigration enforcement activities near their stores, particularly following the death of a day laborer fleeing ICE agents. Protesters, some wearing aprons with anti-ICE slogans, marched through the store while organizers blocked vehicle access to the front of the store during a news conference. Home Depot stated they do not coordinate with ICE and are not involved in the operations, adding that they are required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations.

John Q. Hosedrinker Nov 23, 2025

Day Laborers

Home Depot in LA Installs Bone-Penetrating Noise Machines to Deter Day Laborers: Backlash and Lawsuit Concerns

Day Laborer Protests Target Home Depot Over ICE Presence in Stores

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