ICE Continues Relentless Raids at Rancho Cucamonga Court Amid Southern California Sweep

ICE’s campaign of terror in Southern California shows no signs of letting up. According to detailed tracking by L.A. TACO and community observers, federal agents have maintained a steady presence, focusing heavily on the Superior Court in Rancho Cucamonga. On April 9 and 10 alone, ICE agents kidnapped at least four people at this courthouse, continuing a disturbing pattern of targeting immigrants as they leave legal proceedings.

This court has become a notorious hotspot for ICE enforcement, with agents frequently waiting to swoop in the moment people finish their hearings. Even as Border Patrol raids have slowed in Los Angeles, ICE’s operations remain relentless. Community watchers and rapid responders are on the ground documenting these actions and trying to provide support, but the scale and frequency of the raids are overwhelming.

Beyond Rancho Cucamonga, ICE’s reach extends throughout Southern California. Last week, agents took individuals from multiple jails including Santa Barbara County North Jail, Santa Barbara County Jail, and the Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc. They were also spotted in Jurupa Valley, San Diego, Santa Ana, Agoura Hills, Riverside, and El Cajon. In total, at least 32 people were apprehended during this period.

The raids often target people with minor offenses, misdemeanors, or infractions — highlighting ICE’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement regardless of the severity of alleged crimes. The tactics have led to dangerous situations, including a reported traffic collision during an ICE chase in La Crescenta where a driver fleeing agents lost control and crashed.

The community response has been fierce, with local watchers pressuring ICE agents out of certain locations like the San Luis Obispo County Jail. Still, the ongoing raids sow fear and disruption, tearing families apart and undermining trust in the justice system.

Izzy Ramirez, who tracks these raids closely, warns that the threat is daily and personal. “A very dear and close family friend of mine was taken during a check-in in the city of Santa Ana,” Ramirez shared, underscoring the human toll behind the numbers.

ICE’s continued presence at courthouses and jails across Southern California is more than enforcement — it is a siege on immigrant communities. With at least 30 people taken every week, the raids expose a broader pattern of authoritarian overreach and disregard for due process. The community’s vigilance and resistance are crucial, but so is widespread public awareness and pressure to hold ICE accountable for these abuses.

For those following these raids, staying informed and alert can save lives. The Daily Memo will continue to track and report on ICE activity in Southern California — shining a spotlight on the ongoing crisis and the brave communities fighting back.