"Six supervisors spoke outside City Hall on Tuesday alongside immigration organizations to make their case on why the budget expansion is needed amid fiscal constraints during the government shutdown. Although Trump backed off a surge last week, city leaders underscored that federal agents, such as ICE, are still active in the Bay Area. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood highlighted a recent detention of a Pakistani resident in the Tenderloin last week as proof that the community remains vulnerable."
"In addition to the budget increase, Mahmood and Supervisor Chyanne Chen are drafting a request for legislation to create "ICE-free zones" on city-owned properties. Santa Clara County leaders are working on a similar proposal, aimed at prohibiting immigration agents from public facilities like parking garages for their operations. Supervisor Chan is set to formally present the legislation to the Board of Supervisors, with a vote expected at a later date."
Six supervisors spoke outside City Hall with immigration organizations urging a budget expansion amid fiscal constraints during the federal government shutdown. Federal agents, including ICE, remain active in the Bay Area despite the President calling off a surge. A recent detention of a Pakistani resident in the Tenderloin was cited as evidence of ongoing vulnerability. Supervisors seek increased funding to support residents and plan legislative measures. Mahmood and Supervisor Chyanne Chen are drafting a request to designate city-owned properties as ICE-free zones. Santa Clara County leaders are preparing a similar prohibition for public facilities. Legislation will be formally presented to the Board, with an expected vote and a goal to finalize by year-end.
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