Federal Jury Acquitted Protester in ICE Office Case
A federal jury reached the verdict on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, following an arrest outside the Sansome Street office.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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A San Francisco federal jury acquitted Caleb Alexander Ranney of assaulting an ICE officer during a protest. The charges stemmed from an August 2025 incident outside the federal office at 630 Sansome St.
Why it matters
The trial drew scrutiny to the actions of federal agents during demonstrations. The verdict follows a lengthy legal process after Ranney was originally arrested while protesters blocked vans leaving the facility.
The jury acquitted the defendant of charges that carried a maximum of two years in prison. This verdict concludes a trial stemming from an arrest involving two vans exiting the office last year.
The players
Caleb Alexander Ranney
The Pittsburg resident who was arrested outside the federal building and subsequently acquitted by a jury.
Stephen Glumaz
A Federal Protective Service Inspector who faced restrictions on his use of pepper spray following protest-related conduct.
Joe Love
The ICE officer who was involved in the confrontation with the defendant outside the Sansome Street office.
The details
The trial focused on an incident outside the ICE office where demonstrators banged on a garage door. Ranney was accused of pushing ICE Officer Joe Love after an agent retrieved a protester's backpack. During the proceedings, evidence surfaced that Federal Protective Service Inspector Stephen Glumaz was barred from using pepper spray due to his conduct during August 2025 protests.
Timeline
Aug. 8, 2025: Caleb Alexander Ranney was arrested at a protest.
Aug. 20, 2025: Inspector Stephen Glumaz acted at a separate demonstration.
Oct. 9, 2026: A federal jury acquitted Caleb Alexander Ranney.
Across the Bay
The trial outcome follows the established timeline of the Aug. 20, 2025 protest, marking a formal end to the legal fallout from that period. This decision concludes a series of legal actions that began during last summer's demonstrations outside the federal office.
The federal office at 630 Sansome St remains an active site for federal operations and occasional protests. Residents should expect ongoing security presence near the building during future demonstrations.
The takeaway
The jury acquittal closes the case against the defendant following his arrest last August. Residents should continue to track federal activity at the Sansome Street office as a barometer for potential protest activity and police presence downtown.
Further reading
For more context on local judicial and patrol developments, explore our Law Enforcement archives.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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