ICE contractors knocking on doors in East Bay, according to congresswoman
(KRON) — Private contractors who work for the United States Customs and Immigrations Enforcement Agency have been knocking on doors in the East Bay, according to a congresswoman who represents the area.
'Private contractors who work with ICE are knocking on doors in our district,' said Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-Oakland), who represents California's 12th district, posted on Facebook. Simon's district covers Oakland, San Leandro, Alameda, Emeryville, Albany, and Berkeley.
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She did not provide specifics as to where in District 12 the alleged ICE activity had taken place. However, she did share a 'Know Your Rights' informational package on her congressional website. The informational package included information about what to do if ICE agents come to your home.
Simon, who has been called a 'rising star on the left,' is serving her first term in Congress, having won the seat formerly held by former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee.
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