'A fear tactic': Immigrant rights groups denounce reported ICE arrests outside SF court
Briefly

Immigrant rights advocates are condemning the recent arrests by ICE of asylum seekers outside the San Francisco immigration court. Critics argue that these actions are unconstitutional and a misuse of power, intended to intimidate those attending their court hearings. Four individuals were reportedly apprehended as they left the court, with ICE agents adopting plainclothes to operate incognito. Advocates stress that such tactics create fear among immigrants, jeopardizing their legal rights and responsibilities. The Department of Homeland Security has defended these actions as part of enforcing immigration laws, marking a shift from previous leniency.
Four immigrants were reportedly arrested by ICE as they left San Francisco immigration court on Tuesday, leading to condemnation from immigrant rights advocates.
ICE agents were reportedly wearing plain clothes and utilized intimidation tactics outside the immigration court, raising serious constitutional and ethical concerns.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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