On Tuesday, ICE agents arrested at least two individuals outside the federal immigration courthouse in San Francisco, prompting immediate protests from immigrant advocates. A crowd of nearly 200 gathered to express their opposition, leading to the cancellation of immigration hearings for the day, which advocates regarded as a small victory. Community members voiced deep fears regarding ICE's tactics, particularly in regard to individuals attending court hearings or showing up at work, reflecting broader anxiety within the immigrant community about potential detentions. Activists emphasized the importance of solidarity and defiance against intimidation tactics.
"This is very terrifying because it shows that some people might not show up to work today," said Miranda.
"They want people to be scared to go to their court hearings and they want people to stay home where they can be more easily detained in absentia."
"We are not scared of Trump; we are not scared of ICE; we are going to stay out here and defend our immigrant community," said Sabina Wildman.
"At least two people were arrested by ICE agents outside San Francisco's federal immigration courthouse Tuesday morning."
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