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Board urged to uphold sanctuary ordinance as DHS seeks exception; debate and public comment continue
Summary
A resolution urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extradite two accused suspects and reaffirm San Francisco's sanctuary protections drew hours of debate, heavy public turnout and was continued to March 7 for further consideration.
A resolution introduced by Supervisor Hillary Ronan to urge the Department of Homeland Security and the Biden administration to extradite two people sought for crimes in San Francisco while reaffirming the city’s longstanding sanctuary protections prompted extended debate on Feb. 28 and drew large public turnout in opposition to weakening sanctuary law.
The board voted to continue item 37 to March 7, giving members, staff and community groups another week to prepare and negotiate language. The continuance passed on a roll call recorded by the clerk as unanimous (11–0) when the board voted to set the follow-up hearing.
Why the measure drew attention
Ronan said the resolution was intended to send two messages: that the board expects the federal government to extradite suspects who have been charged with serious crimes, and that San Francisco will…
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