UPDATE: The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are NOT patrolling Muni vehicles. This announcement comes amidst growing concerns from the public about potential ICE presence on public transportation systems.
In a statement released on social media Saturday, SFMTA reassured residents: “We have received inquiries about the presence of ICE on Muni vehicles. There are no credible reports that ICE agents are boarding Muni buses.”
The announcement follows a tense situation that unfolded on October 23, 2025, when ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrived at Coast Guard Island in Alameda as part of a deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. Protesters rallied in significant numbers, attempting to block access to the only bridge connecting the island to Oakland.
In an urgent update, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie revealed that Trump has agreed to halt the planned surge of federal agents in a phone conversation Wednesday night. Lurie, along with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, played a pivotal role in convincing Trump to grant the city more time to tackle crime using local resources rather than federal intervention.
The public is encouraged to report any ICE activity through the San Francisco Rapid Response Network. While the immediate threat appears to have diminished, fears and protests continue to resonate throughout the Bay Area, as residents grapple with the implications of federal presence in their communities.
As this situation develops, residents are urged to stay informed and vigilant. The SFMTA’s assurance is a relief for many, but the conversation about federal enforcement in San Francisco is far from over. What happens next remains to be seen as local leaders continue to navigate the challenges ahead.
Stay tuned for further updates as we monitor this situation closely.
