The article discusses recent protests in San Francisco against ICE's deportation policies, particularly following a high-profile march called 'No Kings Day.' Demonstrators rallied for a second day outside an ICE contract office, aiming to block immigrant detainee appointments. Activists claimed their actions were effective, preventing the office from opening. Leaders like Katie Kavanaugh emphasized the community's strength in resisting tactics perceived as divisive and fear-inducing. The backdrop of the protests included local businesses preparing for potential unrest, highlighting resilience amid growing tensions over immigration issues.
"We strongly suspect this was a way to detain many of our community members. However, starting yesterday, the community has come out in such power, the office where people were called to come in has not opened since yesterday," said Katie Kavanaugh, attorney from California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.
"Tactics like the one today are really divisive ways to scare our community, so we chose to shut down the offices this morning so no one can get inside," said activist Luna Osleger-Montanez.
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