Thousands Pack the Mission for Peaceful ICE Protest SFPD Pulls Pepper Spray On Separate, Smaller Civic Center Protest

On June 10, 2025, as many as 10,000 protesters gathered in San Francisco's Mission District to voice opposition to ICE actions across California. The demonstration commenced with speeches at City Hall, where Supervisor Bilal Mahmood challenged ICE actions directly. Protesters chanted slogans condemning immigration enforcement, including “No fear, no hate, no ICE in our state. ” While the main protest was peaceful, a splinter group of about 80 individuals engaged in vandalism at Civic Center, leading to police intervention with pepper spray and multiple arrests. Organizer Sabina Wildman stated, “An attack against immigrants is an attack on all workers,” highlighting the broader implications of the protests.

The San Francisco protests reflect heightened community mobilization against federal immigration policies and local law enforcement's role. Despite some instances of violence, the majority of the protest demonstrated a commitment to immigrant rights and solidarity. This event illustrates the ongoing conflict between local activism and federal immigration enforcement.