ACILEP Condemns Brutal Use of Force in Recent ICE Arrests in Alameda County
The Alameda County Immigrant Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP) condemns the violent manner of two ICE arrests of two Alameda County residents this past weekend. In both cases, federal agents appear to have used excessive force against the people they detained, injuring them to the point of needing hospital care.
The first arrest occurred Friday afternoon in Emeryville. A person was arrested and taken to Highland Hospital with injuries appearing to be caused during the arrest. ACILEP is in contact with the person and is providing legal support.
The second arrest happened on Friday near San Antonio Park in Oakland. The person arrested also sustained injuries from the arrest and was taken to another local hospital for treatment. ACILEP is in contact with the person and is providing legal support.
Both individuals have asked for their privacy to be respected, and we ask that the community and the media honor their wishes.
“These arrests were brutal and put community members at risk. Someone could have been killed. Our communities deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods,” said Lourdes Martinez, co-director of ACILEP and at Centro Legal de la Raza.
These incidents are part of a troubling pattern of escalating force in immigration enforcement, putting immigrant families and the broader community at risk. To protect the privacy and safety of the individuals involved, ACILEP cannot share details about either case. Response efforts are ongoing, and we are continuing to follow up on both.
At this time, we have no information suggesting that ICE is conducting enforcement operations at the hospitals or in the surrounding community. Their reported presence appears to be connected to the individuals in custody. We understand the urge to show up at the hospital, and we ask that community members channel that support through the actions below.
We urge our community to take action:
Contact your elected officials and demand accountability from this federal police agency for its use of force in our neighborhoods.
Get connected with a community network or ACILEP to stay informed and help protect your neighbors.
Keep sharing only verified reports, as accurate information protects the individuals involved.
Know that you do not leave your constitutional rights at the door of a hospital when seeking health care. Remember to exercise your rights, and reach out to ACILEP for training if you or your organization needs it.
We are grateful for the community’s support and solidarity as we continue to help the individuals and protect our community’s rights.
