Activists block access to SF ICE office to prevent immigrant detentions

Activists in San Francisco successfully blocked access to an ICE subcontracting office to prevent potential immigrant detentions, asserting their actions likely stopped appointments. The protests followed the "No Kings Day" march, which drew thousands to the streets in opposition to the Trump Administration's deportation policies. Attorney Katie Kavanaugh from the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice expressed suspicion that the appointments were a means to detain community members. Activist Luna Osleger-Montanez emphasized the divisive nature of such tactics, advocating for community safety through their blocking actions. Local businesses, which had boarded up windows in anticipation of unrest, began removing plywood as protests remained peaceful.

Many residents expressed relief that no vandalism occurred during the demonstrations. The protests illustrate ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and community responses. ABC7 News has yet to receive a response from ICE regarding the protests.