“San Diego will not be a staging ground for fear or lawless federal agents,” said Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera. “In San Diego, we believe safety comes from rights, not raids. “Nationwide, we are witnessing increased targeting of immigrant communities and people of color,” said Norma Chávez-Peterson, Executive Director of the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Leaders across jurisdictions are preparing to introduce aligned legislation in the County of San Diego, La Mesa, Chula Vista, Oceanside, and other local agencies in the coming weeks. “Together, we’re taking a clear, coordinated stand: chaos, discrimination, and intimidation have no place in San Diego,” said Elo-Rivera.