S.F. supervisors, past and present, arrested at SFO anti-ICE protest
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Key Points:
- San Francisco city officials, including Board President Rafael Mandelman, Supervisor Connie Chan, state Sen. Josh Becker, and former supervisor Jane Kim, were arrested during a May Day protest at San Francisco International Airport advocating for airport workers' rights and opposing ICE presence.
- The protest focused on demands for higher wages, fully funded healthcare for airport workers, and the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from airports, highlighting concerns over ICE's involvement despite SFO's use of private contractors.
- The arrests occurred after officials blocked a street near the international terminal, refusing police orders to clear the area; they complied peacefully when detained.
- The San Francisco Police Department initially reported no arrests or injuries during the protest, emphasizing public safety and cooperation with airport authorities.
- The demonstration was part of a broader nationwide May Day movement, with additional related actions planned in San Francisco later the same day.
