SAN JOSE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials were conducting an operation in the city on Sunday, Mayor Matt Mahan said in a statement.
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The San Jose Police Department was notified that ICE would be carrying out an operation Sunday earlier that morning. Details of the operation were not immediately clear.
Mahan added that San Jose police does not assist with ICE operations “in any way.”
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“I sincerely hope that ICE remains focused on enforcement actions related to violent and serious criminals harming our city, not neighbors who are contributing and law-abiding members of our community,” Mahan said.
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump took office last week, immediately signing executive orders and directing federal agencies to begin following up on his campaign promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
ICE could not be immediately reached for comment.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
