San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie responds after reported ICE detention of 66-year-old nanny in Diamond Heights
Reported immigration detention in Diamond Heights draws City Hall response
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said his office was “aware” of an immigration enforcement action reported in the Diamond Heights neighborhood on Friday, February 13, 2026, involving what immigrant advocates described as an “elderly nanny” on her way to work. The mayor’s office said San Francisco police were not involved.
The episode surfaced through the San Francisco Rapid Response Network, a coalition that operates a hotline to document and verify reports of immigration enforcement activity. The group said its hotline confirmed the detention of a San Francisco resident that morning.
What is known so far — and what remains unconfirmed
Based on accounts shared by the Rapid Response Network and statements from public officials, the detained woman was described as a nanny headed to a job in the neighborhood. District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, whose district includes Diamond Heights, said he was told the woman was 66 years old and that members of the family she works for were present during the detention.
The Rapid Response Network said the woman was followed by multiple unmarked vehicles, which then blocked a driveway after she parked. The group’s account said agents approached and stated they were looking for someone in the area, and that the woman was handcuffed and taken into custody. The group said agents did not present a warrant and did not display identification or visible agency markings.
As of Friday, federal immigration authorities had not publicly provided details about the reported detention, including the woman’s identity, where she was taken, or the legal basis for the action.
Date and location reported: Friday, February 13, 2026, Diamond Heights.
City involvement: The mayor’s office said San Francisco police were not involved.
Detention details: The account includes unmarked vehicles, no warrant presented, and an arrest in the presence of the employing family.
Mayor’s statement and the city’s sanctuary framework
In his statement, Lurie said he was in contact with the Rapid Response Network and other community organizations “to ensure communities continue to receive accurate information.” He also said city officials were not aware of any other immigration enforcement actions in San Francisco that day and that the situation would be monitored.
San Francisco’s sanctuary rules generally prohibit city employees from using city resources to assist federal immigration enforcement related to civil immigration violations, unless required by federal or state law. The city also restricts when local law enforcement may provide advance notice of release dates from local custody and limits cooperation with immigration detainer requests.
City officials emphasized that local law enforcement does not participate in civil immigration enforcement actions under San Francisco’s sanctuary ordinances.
Legal support efforts and immediate next steps
The Rapid Response Network said an “attorney of the day” was dispatched to help locate the woman after her detention. In recent months, the mayor’s office has highlighted additional funding for immigration legal defense capacity in San Francisco, including support intended to expand staffing for deportation-defense representation.
With key details still unresolved, the immediate questions remain focused on verification and due process: the identity and current location of the detained woman, the agency involved, whether a warrant existed, and what immigration or other legal proceedings may follow.