Today from Mission Local

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Mariana Garcia reports that SFUSD superintendent Maria Su told a crowd of 200 parents and staff last night she had “no intention” of cutting programs for immigrant students—despite the budget showing deep cuts to newcomer education.

Take a look at Joe Eskenazi‘s analysis yesterday of how SFUSD has been undermining programs for newcomer students, and see what you think.

Students from high schools across the city joined a rally in Dolores Park this afternoon, as part of nationwide anti-ICE walkouts and business shutdowns. Clara-Sophia Daly and Béatrice Vallières are posting updates on the protest.

In related news, the class-action lawsuit temporarily halting arrests at Northern California immigration courthouses and forcing ICE to improve conditions at its S.F. holding cells could go national. Alice Finno writes that a judge is expected to make a decision in March.

More soon,

Sara

Latest News

SFUSD superintendent says she will ‘absolutely’ protect immigrant programs

“I apologize that we did not work enough with the community.”

A large crowd holds signs and protests outdoors in a palm-lined area; a person in a yellow vest stands at the front.

San Francisco joins nationwide anti-ICE walkouts with Dolores Park rally

“Let’s get it moving, people!”

A person holds a bilingual protest sign reading "Protect Our Neighbors" and "Keep Families Together" outside a building labeled United States Appraisers at 630 Sansome Street.

Lawsuit that halted ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California could go national

“The motions seek to put a stop to Trump administration policies that have wreaked havoc on people’s lives.”

Back Story

A woman holds a child's hand outside a building labeled "Mission Education Center" with a sign for "Newcomers Entrance" and a wall mural featuring butterflies and a rainbow.

As strike looms, SFUSD is already undermining immigrant students

“It was just a complete mess.”

SNAP

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Sunday: Sylvan Trio, Community Music Center, February 1, 3-5PM

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