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An individual was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside Cardenas Market in East Palo Alto, the San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline confirmed this morning.
The hotline stated that the arrest was a targeted operation and that there is no ICE raid or detention of people on the street. ICE is no longer present at the market, the hotline added.
The family of the detained individual declined to release more information to the media about their legal assistance or the current location of the detainee. Faith In Action Bay Area, which manages the hotline, said its team is in the process of providing legal support and other resources to the family.
An individual called in the ICE sighting around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, and the hotline was able to make contact with the family within 15 or 20 minutes. A hotline operator said this type of targeted arrest is not uncommon.
According to the hotline’s social media, there was another confirmed targeted arrest in Redwood City around 9:20 a.m. near the intersection of Ebener Street and Poplar Avenue, in the Palm Park neighborhood.
The last verified ICE arrests in East Palo Alto were on Aug. 25, 2025, according to Faith In Action Bay Area’s Instagram account. One woman who was arrested that day suffered a medical emergency and was transferred to Stanford Hospital. She was later released from custody.
Anyone who sees possible ICE activity is encouraged to call the San Mateo County hotline at 203-666-4472 or the Santa Clara County hotline at 408-290-1144 so operators can verify whether an arrest took place.
On social media, Faith In Action Bay Area also confirms when community reports of ICE arrests or raids prove false in an effort to prevent widespread panic.
