Newsom Says No, As Supes Say Yes

By: Rigoberto Hernandez

September 30, 2009 – 12:15 am

The eight supervisors co-sponsoring the ordinance that would report juveniles to immigration authorities only after a felony charge is upheld, said they continue to support it despite opposition from Mayor Gavin Newsom and District Attorney Kamala Harris.

The eight supervisors—a number that makes passage veto proof—said juveniles are entitled to due process and the new legislation “strikes the right balanceâ€