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San Diego council unanimously adopts expedited process for City Attorney to join federal actions
Summary
The council approved a staff‑recommended process allowing the City Attorney to quickly consider joining amicus briefs, initiating litigation, and filing responses to federal rulemaking in cases that may affect city funds or residents’ rights. The vote was 9–0 after an amendment to add civil‑rights protections.
The City Council unanimously approved an amended staff recommendation Feb. 24 to authorize an expedited process for the City Attorney’s Office to join amicus curiae briefs, initiate or join federal litigation and participate in federal rulemaking on behalf of the City of San Diego.
City Attorney Heather Ferber told the council her office had received multiple time‑sensitive requests in recent weeks and was asking for a process that would allow rapid response to federal actions that could threaten the city’s fiscal stability or the…
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