Video shows man tackled by ICE officers in San Mateo front yard

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(KRON) -- New doorbell video obtained by KRON4 shows a man being tackled and arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the front yard of a San Mateo home.

The incident happened shortly after 7 a.m. on Nov. 6.

Photo obtained by KRON4.

The San Mateo County Rapid Response Network said it has documented 21 ICE arrests over the past 10 days, including five on Tuesday alone.

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Officers were reportedly spotted at several locations, including Home Depot and Dollar Tree parking lots in San Carlos and Chavez Supermarket in Palo Alto.

The Rapid Response Network connects people detained by ICE with legal assistance and helps their families navigate what comes next.

But spokesperson Nani Friedman said the organization is now fundraising to keep those services available.

"Creating so much fear and concern in the community and having a big impact on the families," Friedman said. "We know that those families are at risk of homelessness. We know that their children struggle to stay in school, to focus on their education, so it's an important opportunity for our community to come together and provide them some support."

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President Noelia Corzo said the latest arrests are alarming and heartbreaking. She said the county has been preparing for an increase in federal immigration enforcement.

"You know, I understand the pain and the anger. I'm going to try and not get emotional myself," Corzo said. "So if and when folks were detained, very quickly they would have access to attorney support for habeas actions to get them released. We've had our rapid response network up and running for 10 years."

Friedman said one of the most important things people can do right now is make sure they know how to reach the network.

"It's crucial to save your Rapid Response Network in your phone and spread the word," Friedman said.

KRON4 reached out to ICE for more information about the latest arrests. The agency provided a list of people arrested across California but did not specify where or when those arrests took place.

The Rapid Response Network's fundraiser can be found here.

Meanwhile, Corzo is encouraging residents to attend Monday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

Corzo plans to propose a cease-and-desist action, alleging ICE officers have been using county property to park or stage before making arrests. She said her goal is to protect the county's existing noncollaboration ordinance.

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