This resolution affirms the public's right to peacefully protest against federal government actions and condemns the militarization of responses to such protests. It also reaffirms San Francisco's commitment to immigrant justice and its Sanctuary Ordinance.
Resolution affirming the public’s right to peacefully assemble and protest actions of the federal government, condemning the militarization of civil response to peaceful protests, and reaffirming San Francisco’s commitment to immigrant justice and the City’s Sanctuary Ordinance.
How it got here
This legislation originated in response to federal actions perceived as threatening civil liberties and immigrant rights, prompting the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to affirm the public's right to protest.
At least fifteen individuals, including a child, were detained by federal immigration agents during a routine check-in at an ICE Field Office in San Francisco, raising concerns about civil rights violations.
The State of California filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging unconstitutional deployment of National Guard troops, which prompted local protests and calls for action.
The SFWPC expressed strong support for the resolution affirming the public's right to protest and condemning militarized responses to protests, highlighting the interconnectedness of immigrant rights and civil liberties.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution affirming the public's right to peacefully assemble and protest, condemning the militarization of civil responses, and reaffirming the City's Sanctuary Ordinance.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the City Charter.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
