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Controversy Surrounds ICE Arrests at California Courthouses

Recent incidents have sparked outrage in California as ICE agents have made arrests at courthouses despite a state law prohibiting such actions. The first reported arrest since the enforcement surge occurred at the Alameda County courthouse, with additional actions noted at the Oakland courthouse, drawing condemnation from public defenders and local leaders. Advocates argue that courthouses should be safe spaces for all individuals, demanding immediate cessation of ICE activities within these facilities. In response, local court security in Los Angeles is focusing on improving communication with ICE as tensions rise over enforcement practices.
CalMatters, San Francisco Chronicle, KRON4, The Mercury News, Palo Alto Online, Bloomberg Law News, The Oaklandside, Patch