Eight people in Santa Rita Jail were handed over to federal immigration agents in 2020, down from 44 in 2019. There have been none in 2021.
Immigration
‘Straight up, no ICE’: Berkeley holds rally to close migrant detention centers
Several hundred people came to Civic Center Park to protest after reports of conditions in children’s facilities raised alarm.
Homeland Security agent comes to Berkeley City College
Online reports that an ICE agent was seeking student information had people concerned Monday.
Berkeley could end contracts with ICE partners; council also considers Amazon boycott
Some Berkeley officials want to cut cords with the technology and data behemoths that aid Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Around 1,500 in Berkeley declare ‘Families Belong Together’
Berkeley protesters joined groups around the Bay Area and the U.S. demanding the reunification of families separated at the border.
Gov. Brown pardons Berkeley Ecology Center employee at risk of deportation
“There are many opportunities that have opened up for me,” said Daniel Maher, who lost his legal status when he was convicted of crimes in the 1990s.
ICE answers questions after Berkeley arrest; details still scant
The person arrested Friday in Berkeley by ICE investigators is a U.S. citizen, federal authorities said Wednesday as part of media campaign to address community concerns.
Video: Undocumented students find support at Berkeley City College
Berkeley City College students opened a resource center this month that will provide legal and academic counseling to undocumented students and community members.
ICE agents arrest 1 in Berkeley on Friday
ICE agents arrested one person in South Berkeley on Friday morning in connection with a criminal investigation, authorities report.
Future uncertain, but a clear path ahead for undocumented UC Berkeley student Luis Mora
Being able to remain calm in a crisis helped the third-year political science major get through nearly three weeks of detention by ICE.
Berkeley could see ICE arrests in coming weeks
Federal immigration officials are planning a sweep in Northern California sanctuary cities like Berkeley.
Undocumented student in ICE custody could be headed back to Berkeley
Cal student Luis Mora was granted the minimum bail, allowing him to return to school while he awaits his deportation hearings.