The Brief Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city. Another order prohibits the use of city-owned property for federal immigration enforcement operations. Oakland is taking new action to protect immigrant communities amid increased federal immigration enforcement. "This is about families who should feel safe taking their kids to school, workers who should feel safe going to their jobs, neighbors who should feel safe in their own city," Lee said. Under the orders, Oakland police will not assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or take direction from the National Guard.