Family Separated, Child Among 15 Detained in San Francisco Immigration Sweep

San Francisco Immigration Arrests: Family Separated After Check-in San Francisco, CA – On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, fifteen individuals, including a three-year-old girl, were arrested in San Francisco as part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The arrests have sparked outrage and concern within the community. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the arrests, stating that those detained had not complied with final removal orders issued by an immigration judge. Oscar Mendoza, the uncle of one of the detainees, described the situation: "She got a last-minute call saying that she needed to do a regular check-up as usual." He later received a message from his niece stating that she and three other women, along with five children, were being held and faced deportation. This message was the last contact before learning of their transfer to a detention center in Dilley, Texas. Mendoza expressed concern for his niece and great-niece, emphasizing the emotional toll of the situation. Sanika Mahajan of the Rapid Response Network in San Francisco provided additional context. She stated that at least four children were among those detained and held with their parents. Mahajan's organization is assisting the families in obtaining legal representation. The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and their impact on families.