# Immigrant Rights Rally Against ICE Surge

> Immigrant rights groups protest ICE's recent increase in Bay Area detentions.
- Title: Immigrant Rights Rally Against ICE Surge · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Immigrant rights groups protest ICE's recent increase in Bay Area detentions. Immigrant rights advocates rally against ICE detentions on Contra Costa County…
- Keywords: immigrant rights, ice, contra costa county courthouse, public defender, bay area, NBC Bay Area
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/immigrant-rights-advocates-surge-ice-activity/4175250
- Published: 2026-11-13T01:54:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: immigrant rights, ice, contra costa county courthouse, public defender, bay area, news, local
## Immigrant rights rally
Immigrant rights advocates protest ICE's recent increase in Bay Area detentions.

> It’s aggravating it makes me angry. It makes me sad. I can’t believe that our country is doing this
## ICE detentions on county property
ICE detained someone on Contra Costa County property last week according to public defender's office.

> It’s obscene. I’m outraged by it and I’m outraged that our county leaders haven’t done anything to stop ICE from operating on our county property
## Public defender's concerns
Public defenders say ICE is breaking the law by operating on county property.

> The public defender said ICE’s unlawful and persistent presence has made the community less safe
## Key takeaway

Immigrant rights advocates rally against ICE detentions on Contra Costa County property.