This resolution condemns the Trump Administration's actions against higher education and reaffirms San Francisco's commitment to protecting educational institutions from political interference. It has been officially passed by the city.
Resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s attacks on higher education, and affirming the City and County of San Francisco’s commitment to protecting higher education from political interference.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns over the Trump Administration's impact on higher education, prompting a resolution by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Danny Sauter introduced a resolution condemning the Trump Administration's attacks on higher education, citing the need to protect academic freedom and diversity.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 617-25, affirming the City and County of San Francisco's commitment to protecting higher education from political interference.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the City Charter.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the adopted resolution to various state and educational leaders, urging them to support academic freedom and constitutional rights.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
