AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
San Francisco, CA Board of Supervisors Passes Binding “ICE Free Zones” Property Ordinance

Policy ID

SF-LA-2026-2-25
Local Response
San Francisco,
CA
Legislative Action

Short Description

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the ICE Free Zones Ordinance, a first-of-its-kind binding measure amending Section 4.19 of the city’s Administrative Code (on the books since 1986, governing use of city property). It declares that assisting federal immigration enforcement is not a City purpose, provides that no person or entity may use city property for unauthorized purposes that disrupt city operations, and authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil actions against violators. San Francisco followed Richmond, San Jose, Oakland, and Santa Clara and Alameda counties in adopting property-based ICE-free-zone measures.

Date Adopted

02/25/2026

References

See Also

San Diego County Votes to End ICE and CBP Use of County Firing Ranges

08/18/2026
San Diego
Legislative Action
CA

Oakland City Council Adopts ‘City of Refuge’ Ordinance Strengthening Sanctuary Protections

07/21/2026
Oakland
Legislative Action
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Sacramento City Council Prohibits Use of City Property for Immigration Enforcement

04/28/2026
Sacramento
Legislative Action
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