Oakland mayor, sheriff say CBP 'surge' operation canceled for East Bay

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced that Border Patrol operations are canceled for the greater Bay Area, including Oakland. Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez confirmed this decision, stating that the planned federal surge operation will not take place at this time. Protesters gathered at Coast Guard Island on Thursday, opposing any immigration enforcement actions, as CBP agents were seen preparing for an operation. President Donald Trump subsequently paused the federal surge in San Francisco, leaving Oakland and other East Bay communities uncertain about their situation. Sanchez highlighted that her office does not coordinate with federal agents for immigration enforcement, but acknowledged that agencies like ICE operate independently.

Not much is known about the specifics of the planned CBP operation, which had reportedly targeted multiple locations in the Bay Area. The involvement of the Coast Guard in supporting CBP operations raised concerns among local residents and activists. As this is a developing story, officials continue to seek clarity from the federal government regarding future operations.