FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Owners of the Cherry Auction property have posted a new sign at the Cherry entrance asking ICE and Border Patrol agents to check in at the office and bring a warrant before engaging in any enforcement action on the property.
The notice states that the request is intended to help ensure the safety and security of vendors, patrons, and employees.
The sign communicates the owners’ request for agents to check in before proceeding with enforcement activities on the premises.
The notice reflects the owners’ request; warrant requirements depend on the circumstances and applicable law.
For our accountability question of the day we asked ICE and Border Patrol:
Has ICE conducted any enforcement activity at Cherry Auction, or does the agency have any planned activity there? What legal authorization does ICE policy require before agents enter nonpublic areas of a private business?
We are still waiting for a response and will update as we learn more.