Network distance trained observers to the scene of any ice operation. This morning armed agents tried to arrest a man in a house on this block but left after observers showed up and officers could not produce a legal warrant. Ice is basically a clandestine military force that operates outside the law. We didnt see any warrants in anybodys hands as they were taking someone outside my office here. And then went out in the front. They just say you are coming with me. Off they went. Reporter she said this is the first time anyone has seen ice arrest at the courthouse. It comes after President Trump announced stepped up immigration detentions in states with sanctuary policies. The Sheriff Department confirmed it did receive warnings ice was going to conduct arrest at the courthouse. As per their policy they refuse to collaborate in the operation. Ice released a statement in response saying in part despite attempts to prevent ice officers from doing their jobs ice will continue to carry out