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Peruvian immigrant beaten by ICE agents in Sunnyside, released after court order

May 27, 2026 · San Francisco, CA, Peru

Peruvian immigrant beaten by ICE agents in Sunnyside, released after court order

Marvin Godoy Calderon, a 45-year-old Peruvian immigrant with valid work authorization through 2030, was arrested outside his Sunnyside home on May 27, 2026, while sitting in his parked car waiting to go grocery shopping with his roommate. ICE agents removed him from the vehicle without showing a warrant and pressed him facedown on the asphalt, with multiple agents striking him across the back and head while pinning his arms and placing knees on his shoulders and neck. Calderon works two jobs as a janitor and dishwasher to support his four children in Peru. After being detained for approximately 13 hours in a cold metal cell at immigration court, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order mandating his immediate release, prompted by video footage of the arrest and legal advocacy. Medical evaluation at SF General Hospital revealed a head injury and fluid in his left knee from the arrest. Following his release, Calderon raised $900 through selling pollada (a Peruvian chicken dish) to make rent after losing his restaurant job shifts, and continues working and attending church while awaiting a June 10 hearing.

Timeline

Jun 4, 2026Calderon raised $900 through selling pollada to make rent after losing restaurant job shifts; continues working and attending church
May 27, 2026ICE agents arrested Marvin Godoy Calderon outside his Sunnyside home, forcibly removing him from his parked car and restraining him on the ground with multiple agents applying pressure to his neck, shoulders, and arms
May 27, 2026Calderon detained in cold metal cell at immigration court; neighbor filmed arrest and advocate alerted lawyer
May 27, 2026Federal judge granted temporary restraining order mandating Calderon's immediate release after approximately 13 hours in custody
May 27, 2026Medical evaluation at SF General Hospital revealed head injury and fluid in left knee from arrest

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