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Video shows ICE agents in plain clothes detaining Ukrainian woman at SFO
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tara Campbell , ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Video of the arrest posted on social media by Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson, shows Iryna Gorb asking for help as agents in plainclothes detain her at SFO.
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Why this matters in The San Francisco
The detention of Iryna Gorb at San Francisco International Airport raises concerns about the presence and tactics of federal immigration agents in the Bay Area. As a sanctuary city, San Francisco has a long-standing policy of limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, but incidents like this suggest that ICE agents may still be operating in the area. The fact that the agents were in plain clothes adds to the uncertainty and potential for confusion, particularly for travelers who may not be aware of their rights. This incident may also have implications for the city's relationships with its immigrant communities, who may feel increasingly vulnerable to detention and deportation. The San Francisco city government may need to reexamine its policies and procedures to ensure that they are adequately protecting the rights of all residents, regardless of immigration status.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Video of the arrest posted on social media by Richmond City Councilmember Doria Robinson, shows Iryna Gorb asking for help as agents in plainclothes detain her at SFO.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) and curated for The San Francisco readers.
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