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Ukrainian woman’s ICE detention at SF airport sparks Bay Area outrage
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Iryna Gorb, a 38-year-old Ukrainian barista and photographer, was arrested by ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport for overstaying her visa by 15 years, according to authorities.
- A video showing Gorb kneeling on the ground and resisting arrest has gone viral, sparking outrage among San Francisco's progressive community and local politicians.
- ICE agents, reportedly in plain clothes, restrained Gorb after she pleaded for help and identified herself as Ukrainian, while onlookers questioned the agents and demanded to see identification.
- Gorb is currently in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings, with officials stating the arrest occurred because she resisted and attempted to flee.
- Local officials, including state Sen. Scott Wiener and Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson, condemned the arrest, highlighting Gorb's contributions to the community and expressing concern over deporting her to a war zone.
