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The Brief
Reports indicate that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were conducting operations in San Jose, specifically targeting areas near residences and shopping centers.
Local government officials have since addressed these developments.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – ICE agents were observed this past Sunday in San Jose, as reported by the Rapid Response Network’s hotline operating within Santa Clara County.
The organization received alerts regarding agents’ activities near a home on South White Road at Tully Road and behind a Target store located at King and Story Roads.
Members of the Rapid Response Network noted that although they monitored the situation, no detentions were witnessed, leading them to believe the agents were enforcing specific deportation orders rather than making immediate arrests.
“We advise the community to remain safe and vigilant,” expressed the Rapid Response Network. “Your safety remains our foremost concern, and our responders are on standby to assist and protect our community.”
As of the late afternoon, reports indicated that ICE agents had vacated the area surrounding King and Story Roads.
The San Jose Police Department stated they had no additional information regarding ICE’s activities in the city.
In a related comment, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan acknowledged being aware of ICE’s presence, emphasizing his hope that enforcement efforts would prioritize serious offenders rather than targeting law-abiding community members.
The mayor’s office clarified that the police department does not collaborate with ICE on any operations.
KTVU reached out to ICE for comments but did not obtain a response by the time of publishing.
What You Can Do
Residents seeking information or assistance are encouraged to contact the Rapid Response Network hotline at (408) 290-1144.
The California Immigrant Policy Center has also compiled a directory of rapid response networks active across the state to address emergencies related to immigration enforcement.
Northern California
Sacramento Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 916-382-0256, Centro del Pueblo Rapid Response Network (Humboldt County) 707-200-8091
Bay Area
Alameda County Immigration Legal Education Partnership hotline is forthcoming. For urgent reports on immigration enforcement, contact Centro Legal de la Raza at (510) 437-1554.
North Bay Rapid Response Network (Sonoma, Napa & Solano Counties) – Hotline: 707-800-4544
San Francisco Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 415-200-1548
San Mateo County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 203-666-4472
Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 408-290-1144
Stand Together Contra Costa – Hotline: 925-900-5151
Central Coast & Central Valley
Kern County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 661-432-2330
Santa Cruz County Your Allied Rapid Response Network & Pajaro Valley Rapid Response – Hotline: 831-239-4289
Southern Central Coast Rapid Response Network (Santa Barbara, Ventura & San Luis Obispo Counties) – Hotline: (805) 870-8855
Valley Watch Rapid Response Network (Fresno, San Joaquin, Merced, Stanislaus, and Kern Counties) – 559-206-0151
Southern California
Long Beach Community Defense Network – Hotline: 562-276-0267
Los Angeles Raids and Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 888-624-4752
Orange County Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 714-881-1558, Email: casereferral@ocrapidresponse.org
(San Bernardino & Riverside Counties)​ Inland Coalition For Immigrant Justice’s Resource – Hotline: 909-361-4588
San Diego
(North County San Diego) Alianza Comunitaria – Text Alerts for Checkpoints: Send “Alianza” to 33733 for Spanish / Send “Alianza2” to 33733 for English
San Diego Rapid Response Network – Hotline: 619-536-0823
The Source
The information provided is sourced from the San Jose Police Department, the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan, and the Rapid Response Network.
Source
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