ICE activity reported in Cathedral City Monday morning

Several reports of immigration enforcement in Cathedral City have brought fear into local Hispanic communities. Multiple viewers reported ICE activity near the Target and Cardenas shopping centers Monday morning.

Details remain limited, we're working on getting additional information. Cathedral City issued a statement to News Channel 3:

"The City is not involved in any federal immigration enforcement activities and, in compliance with California state law, does not coordinate with, assist in, or receive advance notice of such operations.

The City of Cathedral City has been classified as a Sanctuary City since 2017, following a City Council vote that limits local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Cathedral City Police does not enforce civil immigration laws, nor do officers ask about an individual's immigration status when responding to calls for service. Our focus remains exclusively on local public safety."

Watch CBS Local 2 at 5 and 6 p.m. to hear from a witness.

ICE has appeared to be very active in the Coachella Valley over the past week, with reports throughout cities including Palm Springs, La Quinta, and Indio.

On Friday, a crash scene a vehicle that was being followed by ICE agents crashed into a wall.