A person was arrested by ICE in Watsonville, confirmed by local organization Your Allied Rapid Response. The arrest targeted an individual rather than being part of a larger operation. This event marks the first reported ICE activity in the area since Trump's second inauguration. Local law enforcement adheres to California's Values Act, which restricts cooperation with immigration enforcement. The organization declined to disclose further details out of respect for the detainee's family's wishes, focusing instead on connecting them with necessary resources.
ICE appeared to be targeting one particular individual. This did not have the appearance of being a sweep.
We don't want to bring anything public that they don't want to bring public.
The arrest is believed to be the first case of reported ICE activity in Watsonville since Donald Trump was inaugurated to his second term.
prior to the inauguration, the Watsonville City Council unanimously voted to reaffirm its status as a sanctuary city.
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