Home Depot Immigration Raid Sparks Stock Slump Daily Trading Volume Ranks 111th Amid Legal Scrutiny

On August 7, 2025, The experienced a 0.16% decline in its stock price, with a trading volume of 0.94 billion, ranking 111th in daily market activity. The movement coincided with a high-profile immigration raid at a Los Angeles Home Depot store, which has drawn legal and public scrutiny. U.S. Border Patrol agents, using a Penske rental truck as part of “Operation Trojan Horse,” conducted arrests in the store’s parking lot, where immigrant day laborers and vendors were present. The operation followed a federal appeals court ruling upholding a prior injunction against indiscriminate immigration enforcement in Southern California, raising concerns about compliance with judicial orders.

Penske Truck Rental, whose vehicles were used in the raid, stated it had not authorized the operation and emphasized its policy prohibiting cargo area transportation of people. The incident has intensified debates over the Trump administration’s immigration strategies, with advocacy groups condemning the raids as harmful to local economies and civil liberties. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass labeled the action “unacceptable,” while legal challenges continue to challenge the legality of such operations. The event could pressure The’s brand reputation and operational stability in regions marked by heightened political tensions.

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