Protesters damaged Muni buses and broke windows of some downtown businesses, according to police. Three officers were injured during the demonstration, including one who was sent to a hospital for medical examination.
Of those arrested, 147 adults were released after being cited, while one was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon upon a peace officer, removing a weapon from a peace officer and resisting arrest. Six children were also arrested and released.
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said her office could opt to file charges against additional people after it reviews video footage. She asked protesters planning to take to the streets in the coming days to do so in accordance with the law.
“I really stand here before you to urge anyone involved in these upcoming demonstrations to ensure that you follow the law in your expression of First Amendment speech,” she said. “That is how we remain a leader in this country. Those who are committing acts of violence and vandalism are undermining the true mission of those who are standing up for what they believe.”
Assistant Sheriff Kathy Johnson said that the Sheriff’s Department had activated a county jail for mass arrests should they become necessary, and was prepared to open additional housing units.
“We do not enforce immigration laws,” she said. “However, violent destruction of property is a different matter. We are prepared, we are coordinated, and we are committed to protecting San Francisco and its people.”
Lurie dodged questions from reporters directly related to Trump — as he has done since taking office in January — but he affirmed San Franciscans’ right to protest, noting that federal immigration policy was making the city less safe.
