Immigrant communities in Kern County, California, are on edge as the U.S. Border Patrol has been seen conducting enforcement operations throughout the region this week.

Border Patrol was spotted in Bakersfield. Organizations like Loud for Tomorrow have posted on social media, highlighting that raids are currently underway in Kern County.

While we're still awaiting a full, official statement from Border Patrol as of airtime, 17's Jenny Huh spoke with one agent on-the-ground who said it's not a widespread roundup.

Amidst the transition to the Trump administration, Kern County became the focus of heightened Border Patrol activity, with agents stopping and detaining individuals, raising concerns among the local community.