Oakland leaders to adopt measures protecting residents from ICE
Jan 29, 2026
The city of Oakland said Thursday that it will take measures to protect its citizens against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Mayor Barbara Lee held a press conference Thursday morning along with the interim chief of police and leaders from the federal, state and local level to “take decisi
ve action to defend the city’s immigrant residents and reinforce Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.”
The press conference comes as more local protests against ICE are expected Friday.
NBC Bay Area’s Bob Redell has the full report in the video above. ...read more read less