Bay Area Border Patrol Operations Canceled Following Protests

Federal immigration enforcement operations planned for the greater Bay Area, including Oakland and San Francisco, have been canceled following intervention from President Trump and communication between local officials and federal agencies. The surge operation, ordered by the Trump administration and involving Customs and Border Protection (CBP), was expected to target immigration enforcement but faced strong local opposition, including protests at Coast Guard Island in Alameda. These protests escalated into confrontations where agents used flash-bang grenades and pepper rounds, injuring a San Mateo pastor and others. A shooting incident occurred near Coast Guard Island when law enforcement opened fire on a truck driver trying to enter the base, resulting in injuries and an ongoing FBI investigation. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez confirmed the cancellation of the operations and emphasized that local law enforcement does not coordinate with federal immigration enforcement agencies. Meanwhile, San Francisco officials are pursuing legislation to create "ICE-free" zones on city-owned properties in response to the situation.