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Iryna Gorb Arrested at San Francisco Airport Following Incident Where ICE Officer Left Gun Unattended

A flight attendant discovered an unattended gun belonging to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in a public restroom at San Francisco International Airport on July 21. The weapon was found in a men's bathroom stall past the Terminal 2 security checkpoint. Airport officials reported that security staff closed the restroom and called 911, leading to a rapid police response. The ICE officer eventually returned to retrieve the firearm, though it remains unclear if the weapon was loaded or if the officer faced disciplinary action. This incident occurred one day before the high-profile arrest of Iryna Gorb, a Ukrainian immigrant who had lawfully entered the U.S. in 2010 but overstayed her visa by more than 15 years. The arrest of Iryna Gorb was captured on video and became a viral sensation. The occurrence highlights an increase in immigration enforcement at airports under the administration, which has expanded its aggressive immigration crackdown. While the airport maintains its sanctuary-city status and does not assist in federal enforcement, the presence of ICE agents has become more frequent for travelers with overstayed visas.

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