ICE Detains UC Berkeley Student, Asylum Seeker at SFO
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Paula Albornoz Hernandez, a 23-year-old Colombian asylum seeker and UC Berkeley student, at San Francisco International Airport before she could board a flight.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, November 3, 2026 — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Paula Albornoz Hernandez, a 23-year-old individual identified as both a Colombian asylum seeker and a student at the University of California, Berkeley. The detention occurred at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The incident took place as Albornoz Hernandez was preparing to board a flight. ICE agents apprehended her at the airport premises. The specific circumstances leading to the detention, including the exact date and time, were not detailed in the information available.
Albornoz Hernandez is described as a student at UC Berkeley. Her immigration status is noted as an asylum seeker from Colombia. The agency responsible for the detention is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Further details regarding the proceedings following her detention, including her current location or any potential legal actions, have not been disclosed. The outcome of her asylum claim or the specific charges, if any, that led to the apprehension are also not provided.
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