ICE detains individual in East Palo Alto in targeted arrest

An individual was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside Cardenas Market in East Palo Alto, the San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline confirmed this morning. The hotline stated that the arrest was a targeted operation and that there is no ICE raid or detention of people on the street. ICE is no longer present at the market, the hotline added. The family of the detained individual declined to release more information to the media about their legal assistance or the current location of the detainee. Faith In Action Bay Area, which manages the hotline, said its team is in the process of providing legal support and other resources to the family. An individual called in the ICE sighting around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, and the hotline was able to make contact with the family within 15 or 20 minutes. A hotline operator said this type of targeted arrest is not uncommon.

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