Two more immigrants arrested by ICE outside S.F. courthouse
Immigration agents detained two more immigrants outside the San Francisco immigration courthouse on Wednesday morning, marking an increase in arrests of asylum-seekers. Witnesses noted that agents, some in ICE uniforms and others in plainclothes, apprehended the individuals shortly after their hearings. This tactic aligns with the Trump administration's approach to fast-track deportations by dismissing asylum cases before making arrests. Most ICE arrests in San Francisco target those attending court appearances or regular check-ins. Earlier this month, advocates filmed agents escorting men from court into a van, prompting protests aimed at preventing further detentions.
On Tuesday, ICE agents clashed with protesters outside their headquarters, which later closed for the day. This escalating situation underscores the heightened scrutiny and criticism of immigration enforcement tactics in the Bay Area. Advocates and legal experts continue to monitor developments as the situation unfolds.