U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was not present or active at the intersection of Dana Street and Dwight Way in Berkeley today, according to the Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership, or ACILEP.  

ACILEP made an Instagram post stating that it confirmed with community responders that a law enforcement operation was conducted today at that intersection around 12:30 p.m. by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, or the CDTFA. 

However, The Daily Californian confirmed with the CDTFA that this operation was in fact not conducted by them. ACILEP confirmed that it mixed up the CDTFA with the California Military Department’s Counterdrug Task Force, or CDTF, and that the operation was actually conducted by the CDTF and the Anti Narcotic Task Force. 

There were no ICE or U.S. Department of Homeland Security personnel or vehicles seen at this location, according to the ACILEP. 

Rumors of ICE’s presence in Berkeley began circulating on social media earlier this afternoon after posts on Instagram and Reddit alleged an ICE sighting on Dana Street and Dwight Way. 

The Daily Cal reached out to these eyewitnesses, one of whom gave varying accounts but could not confirm that they did in fact see ICE. 

The Daily Californian reached out to ICE for comment, but they were unable to provide an update as of press time.

For further details about what to do if you see or interact with ICE, the Daily Cal has an FAQ outlining specific questions regarding ICE activity on campus and how to respond in the event of a confrontation with agents.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.