Three asylum-seekers were arrested by ICE officers immediately after leaving a routine check-in at a San Francisco immigration court. This included a man whom Judge Patrick O'Brien believed might have mental competency issues, as he could not provide his own address. Although the judge sought a continuance for the case rather than a dismissal, ICE proceeded to arrest him as he left the courtroom. Observations of ICE actions reveal that this marks a troubling trend, where numerous immigrants have been detained following court appearances without legal representation present.
Three asylum-seekers leaving routine check-ins at San Francisco immigration court were arrested by ICE officers, including a man believed to be mentally impaired. Immigration judge Patrick O'Brien expressed concerns regarding the man’s competency after he failed to provide his address during the hearing. Despite the DHS attorney's request to dismiss the case, the judge sought a continuance instead, reflecting doubts about the man’s mental capacity. After the hearing, ICE arrested him, along with two women, highlighting a concerning pattern of ICE activities at immigration courts.
The arrests follow a troubling trend, as over 40 immigrants have been detained by federal agents while leaving the San Francisco immigration court recently. Observations indicated ICE arrests are occurring immediately after court proceedings, raising questions about the treatment of vulnerable asylum-seekers and the potential abuse of power in the immigration system. Legal representatives, typically available under the Attorney of the Day Program to support immigrants, were notably absent during this particular morning, further complicating the situation for those in need of legal guidance.
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