ICE agents conducted arrests of four men outside of San Francisco immigration courtrooms, specifically at 630 Sansome St. All four men were present for routine hearings regarding their asylum claims. An attorney from the Department of Homeland Security moved to dismiss their cases, stating that circumstances had significantly changed, warranting expedited removals. Although the judge allowed a month for the men to seek legal counsel, they were arrested immediately after the hearing. Increased arrests have sparked protests, particularly in light of escalated tactics by Homeland Security.
"The attorney with the Department of Homeland Security moved to dismiss the men's cases, citing that circumstances have changed to such an extent that continuing their asylum cases was no longer in the interest of the department."
"Protesters observed migrants being loaded into vans outside of 100 Montgomery St., en route to 630 Sansome St. This suggests a coordinated process for handling immigration cases between locations."
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