ICE Raids Surge in North County San Diego — Early-Morning Flash Grenades, Drone Use, U.S. Citizens Handcuffed

A KQED reporter documents a localized surge of ICE/HSI early-morning raids in North County San Diego (Escondido, Oceanside), describing aggressive tactics — flash grenades, drones, unmarked vehicles — and instances where U.S. citizens and people without criminal records were handcuffed or detained. The piece highlights bilingual, hyper-local reporting, community patrols and legal aid mobilization, and raises civil liberties and accountability concerns.