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Residents urge San Leandro to adopt protocols and public notices for federal enforcement actions
Summary
Several public commenters asked the City of San Leandro to prepare protocols and public notification procedures should Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or similar federal enforcement actions occur in the city. Speakers cited recent state laws and urged the council to provide Know Your Rights materials and ordinances to protect residents.
During the public‑comment portion of Monday’s San Leandro City Council meeting, multiple residents urged the council to adopt explicit procedures and community protections in response to federal immigration enforcement actions.
Jamie Mann, a San Francisco State University instructor speaking on behalf of the League of San Leandro Voters, said the council’s inaction on a Human Resources complaint and reports of alleged sexist and racist behavior had left residents concerned about accountability and safety. “We are appalled by the sexist and racist behavior of Council members Victor Aguilar and Fred Simon,” Mann said, citing a former city manager’s lawsuit and a pending HR complaint; she urged the council to finish and release the HR report and hold people accountable.
Other callers focused on immigration enforcement. Michelle Minsock asked the council to ensure San Leandro Police Department officers have protocols that require federal agents to identify themselves and protect civil rights during any enforcement action. Rosie M. asked the council to ensure access to Know Your Rights materials for every resident, to adopt an ordinance requiring timely public notification of federal enforcement actions such as ICE raids, and to publicly support recently signed state laws including AB 49 and SB 81.
Vice Mayor Bowen and other council members said the city already maintains some resources and is working with community partners. Bowen noted city web resources and school‑based Know Your Rights cards, and she said the city is coordinating with community groups and nonprofits to distribute informational materials in multiple languages. Council members also referenced state legislation recently enacted at the time of the meeting that provides new protections and privacy measures and said staff will continue to review state actions and local implementation needs.
There was no council action on these requests during Monday’s meeting; the comments were taken under public comment for council consideration.
