Federal Agents Deployed to San Francisco for Immigration Enforcement

The Trump administration has initiated a substantial immigration enforcement operation in the San Francisco Bay Area, deploying more than 100 federal agents, including personnel from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These agents are set to begin operations from the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Alameda starting Thursday.

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment, describing it as "right out of the dictator’s handbook." He accused the administration of creating "anxiety and fear in the community" for political gain.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed concern that the federal operation is designed to incite unrest. He urged residents to protest peacefully and announced executive actions to coordinate the city's response and support immigrant communities.

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed its support for the operation, stating it is providing a base of operations for CBP agents as part of efforts to enhance border and maritime security.

This deployment follows similar federal actions in other cities, including Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Portland, where National Guard troops have been used to assist immigration enforcement operations. Local and state officials have pledged to challenge the federal deployment through legal avenues, emphasizing their commitment to protecting immigrant communities and upholding sanctuary policies.