Unlawful Law Enforcement Under Color of Law: San Diego Police & ICE Activities

November 19, 2025

This opinion piece criticizes two recent law enforcement incidents in San Diego that the author claims violated federal law. In the first case, a San Diego police officer allegedly punched an already-restrained arrestee multiple times in the face while other officers held him down, yet the police chief and mayor have not publicly responded or suspended the officer. The second incident involved ICE agents at a trolley stop detaining people without warrants, proper identification, or explanation, sometimes using force, while San Diego police stood by monitoring rather than intervening.

Who is affected

A man physically assaulted by a San Diego police officer after being restrained during arrest
People detained by ICE agents at the 47th Street San Diego Trolley stop, including a woman knocked to the ground
San Diego residents and civilians who may face similar treatment
The San Diego Police Chief and Mayor (as officials responsible for police conduct)
Protesters present at the trolley stop ICE action

What action is being taken

No explicit ongoing actions are stated in the article. The author describes completed incidents and calls for future action, but does not describe any investigations, suspensions, or responses currently underway.

Why it matters

This matters because law enforcement agencies are allegedly violating federal civil rights laws (Title 18 USC Section 245) through excessive force and unlawful detention. The lack of accountability or response from city leadership sets a dangerous precedent where officers face no consequences for misconduct. These incidents demonstrate a pattern where local police fail to protect civilians from unlawful federal agent actions and engage in their own rights violations, potentially threatening any community member's safety and constitutional protections.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article (though the author calls for citizens to "gather and rally" when witnessing such law enforcement activity).

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint