Confusion over immigration enforcement operations is leading to protests, public panic, and dangerous encounters, as local police departments warn that misinformation is putting both officers and residents at risk.
This week, protesters gathered outside a Rancho Cucamonga hotel following rumors of ICE agents staying there, prompting deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to respond to the scene.
In a social media statement, the department confirmed that federal agents had stayed at the hotel but stated they were not affiliated with ICE operations…