Raids on Central American Families Spark Fear in S.F.

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This demonstration came just before San Francisco swore in Sheriff Vicky Hennessy, who has said she plans to change San Francisco’s current sanctuary policy to allow for more communication between local police and ICE. Photo courtesy of New America Media

By Elena ShoreNew America Media

Immigrant rights advocates gathered recently in San Francisco to call on local police not to cooperate with immigration officials following on Central American families earlier this month. Demonstrators also offered advice to migrants on what to do if immigration agents show up at their door.

“There’s terror in our streets,” said San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos, speaking in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters. Avalos called the recent crackdown a “slap in the face” to immigrant communities. “Only pain and misery will be caused by it,” he said.

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