Resolution condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for actions that have led to loss of life; urging state and federal partners to call for a third-party investigation on all deaths that have occurred as a result of actions taken by ICE officers; calling for a moratorium on ICE detention until a third-party investigation be conducted and corrective action be implemented; and reaffirming San Francisco’s commitment to upholding Sanctuary City policies.

This resolution, introduced by Supervisors Chen and others, condemns U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for actions leading to loss of life. It highlights a significant increase in ICE actions and reports of violence, noting 32 individuals died in ICE custody and three were fatally shot by ICE officers in 2025, making it the deadliest year in over two decades. The resolution lists numerous individuals who died in ICE custody or were killed by ICE officers throughout 2025 and early 2026, citing specific dates and locations. It urges state and federal partners to initiate a third-party investigation into all deaths resulting from ICE actions. Furthermore, it calls for a moratorium on ICE detention until such investigations are completed and corrective actions are implemented. Finally, the resolution reaffirms San Francisco’s commitment to its Sanctuary City policies to protect immigrant communities.

This resolution expresses the Board of Supervisors' condemnation of ICE actions and calls for federal investigations and a detention moratorium. While it does not enact local policy changes, it reaffirms San Francisco's commitment to Sanctuary City policies, signaling continued support for immigrant communities.

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