San Diego Democrat city councilman Sean Elo-Rivera called ICE agents “terrorists” in an Instagram post,
accusing them of committing “state-sponsored terrorism” and urging the public to “fight back.” He claimed federal agents were targeting law-abiding residents and workers under the guise of “safety.” This follows similar ICE criticisms by Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Dan Goldman, who previously likened the agency to the “Gestapo.” Despite backlash, Elo-Rivera doubled down, stating, “I said what I meant and meant what I said.”