By Alise Maripuu. Bay City News.
Hundreds of people from local unions, nonprofits, law enforcement and city government gathered on the steps outside San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday to reaffirm the city's sanctuary policy and unite against President Donald Trump's deportations of undocumented immigrants across the country.
“In San Francisco, we value our immigrant communities. We recognize your contributions to our city and we stand with you,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie. “This city is your home.”
Since Trump took office just over a week ago, deportations have increased across the country, just as he promised during his campaign. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted several raids across California, including the Bay Area.
On Friday, ICE reportedly conducted raids in downtown San Francisco, according to