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ICE Makes Targeted Arrests in East Palo Alto as One Detainee Remains at Stanford Hospital

Local authorities describe a notification-only posture toward federal agents, with access to the hospitalized detainee in question.

Overview

  • Two people were taken into custody Monday morning at East Palo Alto homes in what Rapid Response networks characterized as targeted operations.
  • Stanford Hospital said federal agents brought in an individual for medical care and confirmed that no arrests occurred at the hospital.
  • The woman remains hospitalized Tuesday, with advocates and a Palo Alto councilmember reporting restricted family visitation and federal officers stationed at her door.
  • East Palo Alto and Palo Alto police said ICE provided courtesy notifications and that local officers did not assist or participate in the actions.
  • ICE had not responded to media inquiries, while videos shared on social media fueled concern in the community over the enforcement activity.