As anti-deportation protests spread across California Monday, several people were arrested near the Santa Ana Federal Building Monday.
"We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently conducting immigration enforcement action in the city of Santa Ana. We acknowledge that this news causes fear and uncertainty to many in our community,'' the Santa Ana Police Department said in a statement.
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"We want to ensure you that the city of Santa Ana is fully compliant with the State of California Values Act. The Santa Ana Police Department does NOT and will NOT participate in immigration enforcement efforts.''
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SIGN UP The protest outside the federal building in Santa Ana began with roughly 100 people in the afternoon then swelled to at least 1,000 as the evening progressed. After declaring the rally an unlawful assembly, police began to push the crowds out in a confrontation.
“My husband is Mexican, my daughter is Mexican; just grew up in this community,” a protester named Jazz said. “That’s something I am really proud of and I want to be a voice for those who are unable to be a voice here today.”
It's not clear how many people were arrested, but some of the protesters were accused of throwing objects at officers and setting off fireworks.
