ICE Officers Announce Immigration Enforcement Suspensions During California Wildfires

October 28, 2019

ICE officers and special agents are deeply concerned by the devastation wildfires have caused in significant portions of northern California. Our thoughts remain with those impacted by this tragedy, while our highest priority remains the preservation of life and safety wherever possible.


In consideration of these distressing circumstances, ICE will continue to suspend routine immigration enforcement operations in the areas affected by the fires in northern California, unless in the event of a serious criminal presenting a public safety threat. Likewise, immigration enforcement will not be conducted at evacuation sites, or assistance centers such as shelters or food banks.

For more information, visit https://socoemergency.org/ and/or https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/