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A Sudden Parking Lot Takedown (Image Credits: Sbsun.com)
Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers surrounded a vehicle carrying three female employees at an Irvine printing firm, detaining them amid the agency’s expanding local footprint.[1][2]
A Sudden Parking Lot Takedown
On Tuesday morning, February 17, a car with three workers from The Dots Corp arrived at the company’s lot at 9700 Toledo Way around 8:30 a.m. Four unmarked SUVs quickly encircled the vehicle. Officers in tactical gear and masks, displaying ICE patches, presented what appeared to be a warrant through the window. One woman opened the door, and all three were taken into custody.[1]
Business CEO Jeff Shattuck witnessed the scene and immediately dialed 911 to confirm the agents’ identities and avert potential trouble. Police arrived but could only verify the federal status of the group; they lacked authority to intervene further. Shattuck noted the officers shared no details beyond confirming an arrest warrant, leaving uncertainty over whether it was judicial or merely administrative.[2] This marked the first such incident for the printing and marketing company.
Local Leaders Voice Alarm
The City of Irvine issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to a welcoming environment for all residents, irrespective of immigration status. Officials emphasized continued service provision amid rising enforcement activities. Irvine City Councilmember Melinda Liu initially questioned if the masked…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-20 09:07:00
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