At least two people detained in S.F. by ICE today. How many more?
ICE officers arrested a Salvadoran father in Napa, California, as part of a wider operation that has seen over 50 immigrants detained in San Francisco in recent months. His wife discovered his arrest when agents returned his coffee cup, prompting her to rush to the ICE field office with their daughter. She fears losing contact with her husband if he is transferred out of state, complicating his legal options significantly. Lawyer Nikolas De Bremaeker reported that detainees described inhumane conditions, including sleeping on the floor without blankets and sharing an open-air toilet. Another detainee, a Colombian woman, was arrested after leaving immigration court, where her asylum case was unexpectedly dismissed.
Many of those detained face expedited transfers, making it difficult to mount legal challenges against their detention. This situation has drawn attention to the treatment of immigrants and the emotional toll on their families. The growing number of arrests reflects ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy in the region.