Elderly Nanny Reportedly Arrested by Immigration Enforcement in San Francisco

Mayor confirms immigration action, says SFPD not involved

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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According to the San Francisco Rapid Response Network, an elderly nanny was reportedly arrested by immigration enforcement agents in the Diamond Heights neighborhood of San Francisco on Friday morning. The agents, who were in unmarked vehicles, did not present a warrant or identification when confronted. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie confirmed the immigration enforcement action but stated the San Francisco Police Department was not involved.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities like San Francisco, where local authorities have policies against assisting federal civil immigration enforcement. The arrest of an elderly nanny, who was reportedly not shown a warrant, raises concerns about the tactics used by immigration agents and the impact on vulnerable immigrant communities.

The details

The San Francisco Rapid Response Network reported that the elderly nanny was followed by multiple unmarked vehicles, blocked in her driveway, and arrested by agents who did not identify themselves or present a warrant. Mayor Lurie confirmed the immigration enforcement action but stated the SFPD was not involved, in line with the city's longstanding policies against assisting federal civil immigration enforcement.

  • The incident occurred on Friday morning, February 14, 2026.

The players

San Francisco Rapid Response Network

A collaboration between the San Francisco Immigrant & Legal Education Network and the San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative that maintains a 24-hour hotline to track Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in San Francisco.

Daniel Lurie

The mayor of San Francisco who confirmed the immigration enforcement action and stated the San Francisco Police Department was not involved.

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What they’re saying

“In line with our city's longstanding policies, the San Francisco Police Department was not involved and does not assist with federal civil immigration enforcement. That will not change as long as I'm mayor.”

— Daniel Lurie, Mayor of San Francisco (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

The Rapid Response Network has stated it will continue to monitor the situation and provide legal services to any individuals detained by immigration agents.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing tensions between local sanctuary city policies and federal immigration enforcement, with vulnerable immigrant communities caught in the middle. It highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability around immigration raids, as well as the importance of community-based rapid response networks to protect the rights of immigrants.