On Wednesday, multiple arrests, including of a 3-year-old, were made by ICE in San Francisco during routine court check-ins, igniting outrage from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and advocacy groups. Pelosi condemned the arrests, emphasizing the adverse and traumatic effects on families and the resulting fear that may deter immigrants from complying with immigration procedures. The incidents occurred amidst heightened ICE activity in the Bay Area, with reports of a newer tactic targeting individuals with open cases previously uncommon in the region.
"The traumatic impact these detainments will have on these families - including a three-year-old child - who are being detained for obeying the law is outrageous and unforgivable."
"This menacing conduct will instill fear in immigrants who have scheduled future check-ins with ICE officials and their trepidation may deter them from pursuing lawful pathways."
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