Fake ICE agent spotted in SF Mission District
Supervisor Jackie Fielder described the man as an 'ICE impersonator' and 'terrorist' who was trying to intimidate San Francisco's immigrant community through fear.
Fielder said Friday, 'It is a federal offense to impersonate an officer or employee of the United States, and terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. If and when they come back to the Mission,they will be dealt with.'
The supervisor's office recommends that Mission District businesses participate in trainings offered by Calle 24 to learn how to exercise their rights in the event that real federal immigration enforcement officers arrive at their businesses.
The supervisor also cautioned everyone against spreading 'unverified rumors about ICE sightings.'
The supervisor's office wrote, 'Sharing unverified rumors stokes unfounded fear and chaos in our community. We need to protect our community based organizations' precious resources for responding to real threats.'
Instead, witnesses should take photos of potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent sightings and call the city's Rapid Response Line at 415-200-1548.
ICE is operating a field office in San Francisco carrying out President Donald Trump's Enforcement and Removal Operations. The ERO San Francisco Acting Field Office director said officers are committed to 'enforcing our nation's immigration laws against violent criminals, sex offenders, and others who pose a threat to public safety.'
Community leaders said ICE officers were in downtown San Francisco last month targeting janitors who work in downtown office buildings. City officials said the officers were blocked from entering the buildings.
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