President Trump has announced plans to prosecute officials in sanctuary cities, which are prevalent in the Bay Area, including San Francisco and Oakland, for resisting immigration enforcement. A Justice Department memo has instructed federal prosecutors to investigate local officials impeding these efforts. In response, the San Francisco Sheriff's Office reassured residents that it will uphold its Sanctuary City Ordinance and protect undocumented immigrants. Additionally, the San Francisco City Attorney stated that the city's laws do not conflict with federal enforcement responsibilities, emphasizing a commitment to both local values and federal law.
The San Francisco Sheriff's Office emphasized its commitment to protecting undocumented immigrants and stated they do not arrest individuals for civil immigration violations.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu asserted that the city's sanctuary laws are designed to coexist with federal enforcement, maintaining that immigration duties fall on the federal government.
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