ICE agents spotted in San Francisco, 1 detained
Oct 19, 2026
(KRON) -- One person was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday in San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Rapid Response Network.
San Francisco Rapid Response Network said that ICE agents were spotted in two different neighborhoods in San Francisco, the Excelsior and
SoMa. The individual was detained in SoMa.
A video sent to KRON4 shows the scene in the SoMa neighborhood where the person was detained. Three agents with face coverings can be seen talking to the person, with bystanders intervening nearby.
It is still unclear why the man was detained. The man's identity remains unknown at this time.
The incident happened in Supervisor Matt Dorsey's district. He released a statement, saying he's outraged and it's unacceptable for armed federal agents to confront a man who repeatedly identified himself as a U.S. citizen.
Dorsey also pointed to President Trump’s decision last year to call off a planned immigration enforcement surge after speaking with Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Lurie says he wants to reassure people of the city's commitment to its sanctuary policies.
"I want everyone to know our sheriffs, our SFPD, our district attorney. We are here to protect the immigrant community. Nothing has changed on that front. Every single day we are looking out for the community," he said.
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San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahood posted on social media, responding to the videos circulating about the incident, saying, "The recent videos and reports about ICE activity in SOMA are scary and unacceptable. This unlawful behavior by federal agents underscores the importance of looking out for one another and staying informed."
San Francisco Rapid Response Network said that the person who was detained is receiving legal assistance from the San Francisco Public Defender's Office.
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