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Board of Supervisors overrides Newsom veto of sanctuary ordinance
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 to override Mayor Gavin Newsom’s veto of an ordinance amending the city's sanctuary policy, with supporters saying the law is needed to preserve trust between police and immigrant communities and opponents raising legal and policy concerns.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 8-3 to override Mayor Gavin Newsom's veto of an ordinance that would amend the city's sanctuary policy.
Supervisor Campos, the lead champion of the measure, framed the issue as one of public safety and community trust. "It is about public safety," Campos said, arguing that people who fear immigration enforcement are less likely to report crimes or cooperate with police. He cited an editorial and examples discussed at the dais about witnesses and youth who had been detained and later identified as not subject to criminal charges.
Supporters told the board the ordinance had…
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