SF Ups the Ante on Sanctuary City Status

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – San Francisco launched a public education campaign Wednesday aimed at placating the fears of illegal immigrants following a series of federal raids.

Mayor Gavin Newsom took the city’s longstanding sanctuary status to the next level when he announced that city employees won’t report illegal immigrants to federal authorities.

City administrator Ed Lee said the $83,000 campaign is meant to reinforce the point that San Francisco is a sanctuary city.

“We are publicizing our sanctuary status to encourage people to participate and engage themselves with city government, not to hide in fear,â€