Video ICE officers tackle and detain San Francisco protesters

ICE officers detained two protesters during a confrontation outside their San Francisco field office on Friday afternoon. Tensions escalated as officers brandished pepperball rifles and Tasers while escorting the detained individuals away from the scene. Witnesses noted that the officers appeared to mock protesters before retreating into the garage, where they reportedly fired pepperballs. One of the detained protesters, a female community organizer, prompted concern from fellow demonstrators about her treatment in federal custody. By 7 p.

m. , both protesters had been released, but the specifics of their release remain unclear, raising worries among supporters about their future. ICE's policy prohibits the detainment of U. S. citizens, complicating the situation further.

Protester Cebo highlighted the uncertainty of federal detainment compared to local law enforcement. The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding ICE operations in San Francisco.