CBP Stages At Coast Guard Base Alameda; Oakland Braces For East Bay Immigration Crackdown After SF 'Surge' Called Off

Oakland leaders held a press conference minutes after President Trump said he called off a planned immigration “surge” in San Francisco, stressing they’re ready if federal operations proceed in the East Bay. Officials cited Border Patrol/CBP staging at Coast Guard Island in Alameda and urged peaceful, lawful protest while noting local police can’t block federal warrants. Community groups outlined legal aid, a rapid-response hotline, and practical safety steps for immigrant residents. Protests near the staging area prompted flash-bang use as CBP vehicles moved through.