Weekend ICE check-ins in Stockton raise concerns among immigration advocates

Demonstrators protest outside ICE offices in Fresno and Stockton

Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement buildings in Fresno and Stockton this weekend.

Weekend ICE check-ins in Stockton raise concerns among immigration advocates

Immigration advocates are raising concerns over unusual weekend check-ins at the Stockton ICE office, where several individuals were reportedly detained, prompting protests outside the facility.

‘It’s like a nightmare.’ ICE now detains immigrants attending permanent resident appointments in Fresno

Alejandro Suarez drove from Bakersfield to Fresno on Oct. 7 for what he believed was a routine U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) appointment regarding his permanent residency. He has lived in the U.S. since he was 11 and kept all his immigration paperwork current, including an approved I-130 petition.  Suarez said in a phone interview with Fresnoland that he trusted the process and followed his attorney’s guidance, who assured hi…

Dozens of detainees held at Stockton ICE facility after reporting for check-ins

At least one protester was reportedly maced outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Stockton this weekend, where dozens of immigrants were said to be detained while waiting for transfers. A convoy of white vans, trucks and unmarked vehicles exited the facility at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, as dozens of protesters lined the fence around the building shouting to officials. Approximately 14 people were loaded into vans, acc…