ICE Raid Sparks Protests in San Diego: Flashbangs and Four Arrests

Protests Erupt After ICE Raid on San Diego Restaurant San Diego, CA – A peaceful demonstration turned tense on May 30th, 2025, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a popular Italian restaurant in San Diego, resulting in four arrests. Eyewitnesses reported that the scene escalated rapidly, with protesters confronting ICE agents. "This isn't freedom, this is fascism," stated one witness who requested anonymity, fearing potential repercussions. The use of flashbang grenades by ICE agents to disperse the crowd further fueled public outrage. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials defended the actions, stating that the devices were necessary to ensure the agents' safety during the execution of search warrants related to violations of hiring and harboring undocumented immigrants. The arrests, according to DHS, targeted individuals illegally residing in the U.S. The incident sparked further protests, including one outside a local high school after an 18-year-old student was arrested on his way to volleyball practice. DHS clarified that this arrest was unintentional, made during the search for the student's father who was in the country illegally. The video provides a compelling visual record of the event, highlighting the emotional intensity of the situation and the diverse reactions of those involved.