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ICE Arrests Afghan Residents, Sparks Community Fear in Sacramento

12/9/2025

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In Sacramento, 12 Afghan residents were arrested by ICE during routine check-ins as part of a nationwide crackdown after a shooting involving an Afghan national.
U.S. Representative Doris Matsui and other local leaders condemn the arrests as a targeted, deceptive campaign against immigrant families.
Advocacy groups warn fear spreads in the Afghan community, with many avoiding ICE appointments, as the California City Detention Facility faces a federal lawsuit over mistreatment.

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In Sacramento, 12 Afghan residents were arrested by ICE during routine check-ins as part of a nationwide crackdown after a shooting involving an Afghan national.
U.S. Representative Doris Matsui and other local leaders condemn the arrests as a targeted, deceptive campaign against immigrant families.
Advocacy groups warn fear spreads in the Afghan community, with many avoiding ICE appointments, as the California City Detention Facility faces a federal lawsuit over mistreatment.