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Board condemns federal use of Alien Enemies Act, adopts amended resolution
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on April 8 unanimously adopted an amended resolution condemning President Trump's invocation of the federal Alien Enemies Act, citing due-process and historical concerns and calling on Congress to act.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an amended resolution on April 8 condemning President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to detain and deport non‑citizens.
The resolution, introduced by Supervisor Shamann W. Walton and carried by Supervisor Hillary Ronen's colleagues in sponsorship and discussion led by Supervisor Connie Chan and Supervisor Matt Haney, drew extensive public comment from immigrant‑rights and legal advocates who said the statute echoes abuses from World War…
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