ICE Detains Immigrants in Bay Area, Sparking Protests and Court Shutdown

ICE Activity in the Bay Area: Hearings Suspended Amidst Protests San Francisco, CA – June 10, 2025 – Tensions ran high in the San Francisco Bay Area today as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted several detentions outside immigration courthouses in San Francisco and Concord. The actions sparked immediate protests from community organizers and immigration advocates, ultimately leading to the suspension of all afternoon hearings. NBC Bay Area reporter Sergio Quintana, who was present at the San Francisco courthouse, captured the events on video. The footage shows protesters confronting ICE agents as they placed individuals into vehicles. "The judges basically told people they're going to have to reschedule those hearings," Quintana reported, highlighting the disruption caused by the protests. One attorney, interviewed later, stated that her client was looking forward to today's hearing but would now request it be held via video call to avoid further conflict. The video also captured the chants of protesters, and signs reading "Abolish ICE" and "Sanctuary for All." San Francisco police officers arrived to maintain order and met with protest organizers. By midday, the courthouses announced the suspension of hearings for the remainder of the day. The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and enforcement in the Bay Area.