San Francisco Mayor Responds After 'Elderly Nanny' Reportedly Detained by ICE

Mayor says police were not involved in the incident, reiterates city's policies on immigration enforcement.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A woman described as an "elderly nanny" was reportedly handcuffed and taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in San Francisco's Diamond Heights neighborhood. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie stated that the San Francisco Police Department was not involved and does not assist with federal civil immigration enforcement, in line with the city's longstanding policies.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between local governments and federal immigration authorities, as well as the impact that immigration enforcement actions can have on immigrant communities. San Francisco has long maintained policies aimed at building trust between law enforcement and immigrant residents, and this event raises questions about the effectiveness of those efforts.

The details

According to the San Francisco Rapid Response Network, the woman was on her way to work when she was followed by several unmarked vehicles in the Diamond Heights neighborhood. When she parked and exited her car, the vehicles blocked her in and agents identified themselves as ICE, but did not present a warrant or show identification.

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

The players

Daniel Lurie

The mayor of San Francisco, who stated that the San Francisco Police Department was not involved in the ICE detention and that the city's policies on immigration enforcement will not change during his tenure.

San Francisco Rapid Response Network

A collaboration between the San Francisco Immigrant & Legal Education Network and the San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative, which maintains a 24-hour hotline to track ICE activity in the city.

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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 (nbcbayarea.com)

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing tensions between local governments and federal immigration authorities, as well as the impact that immigration enforcement actions can have on immigrant communities. San Francisco's policies aimed at building trust between law enforcement and immigrant residents will continue to be tested as these conflicts persist.