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Man arrested by ICE faces domestic violence charge
Man arrested by ICE faces domestic violence charge after viral video shows gun confrontation.
In brief
Man arrested by ICE faces domestic violence charge after viral video shows gun confrontation. Milton Ramos-Rodriguez, 51, faces domestic violence charges and ICE detention following a gun confrontation on 6th Street in SoMa. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
ICE arrests man on 6th Street
Milton Ramos-Rodriguez, 51, was arrested by ICE agents on Monday in SoMa after a viral video showed a plainclothes officer drawing a gun.
“A plainclothes officer drew a gun on a man on 6th Street Monday morning.”
Domestic violence charges
Ramos-Rodriguez faces two open domestic violence cases in San Francisco Superior Court: one for inflicting corporal injury and criminal threats, and another for violating a protective order.
“In one, he is charged with inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, cohabitant, dating partner, or co-parent; assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm; and criminal threats.”
Sister's statement
Ramos-Rodriguez’s sister Claudia Melgar said he was detained from social media posts and has bruises and a concussion from the arrest.
“I burst out crying, we’re human beings, not animals.”
ICE claims
ICE says Ramos-Rodriguez is a citizen of El Salvador with a violent record, including a 2023 conviction for false imprisonment and firearm possession.
“ICE said Ramos-Rodriguez, 51, is a citizen of El Salvador who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in California and has ties to the Sureños gang.”
Rally at City Hall
San Francisco officials and community members rallied Tuesday at City Hall to protest the arrest and demand emergency funding for immigrant legal services.
“We are here today because a demagogue in the White House is deploying ICE agents to terrorize and intimidate vulnerable communities ahead of an election.”
Funding legislation
All 11 supervisors and Mayor Daniel Lurie support legislation providing $1.8 million in emergency funding for immigration defense lawyers in San Francisco.
“Hours after the rally, Fielder and La Raza Centro Legal announced on Instagram that all 11 supervisors and Mayor Daniel Lurie support legislation that will provide $1.8 million in emergency funding to immigration defense lawyers in the city.”
Next court date
Ramos-Rodriguez has a court date for both domestic violence cases on October 29, but ICE detention may delay his appearance.
“His next court date for both cases is Oct. 29; it is unclear how the ICE detention will affect his ability to appear in court.”
Family background
Ramos-Rodriguez grew up in the Mission, attended John Muir Elementary School and McAteer High, and works with Victory Outreach church in SoMa.
“She said they grew up in the Mission and attended John Muir Elementary School and McAteer High (now closed).”
Current status
Ramos-Rodriguez remains in ICE custody with legal assistance from San Francisco public defender’s office and will appear in immigration court Thursday.
“Ramos-Rodriguez will appear in immigration court again Thursday.”
The key point
Milton Ramos-Rodriguez, 51, faces domestic violence charges and ICE detention following a gun confrontation on 6th Street in SoMa.
