San Diego Unified announces support for city ordinance requiring due process for federal agents
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Unified School District approved a resolution on Tuesday announcing their support of a recently passed city ordinance that establishes safeguards against unauthorized federal operations.
The local law requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to acquire judicial warrants to enter city-controlled non-public property and prohibits agents from targeting individuals based on protected characteristics. San Diego City Council unanimously passed the ordinance on Oct. 20.
“San Diego Unified is proud to stand with the City of San Diego in affirming our shared values of safety, inclusion, and equal treatment for all,” Board President Cody Petterson said. “Our students and families must know that wherever they go in this city, their rights and dignity will be protected.”
“No child or adult should be made to live in fear by the actions of our federal government, and we are here to do everything within our ability to uphold the values we teach in our classrooms of fairness, compassion, and respect for every individual,” Board Vice President Richard Barrera said.
Author of the city ordinance Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera said he was grateful for SDUSD’s support, stating it’s important for people to know their schools are a safe environment.
“San Diegans of all ages and backgrounds deserve to know their schools and their City are committed to making every person feels safe, respected, and treated with dignity. And they deserve to see that commitment through action,” Elo-Rivera said.
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