San Francisco officials are bracing for a potential federal takeover amid scenes of unrest in Minneapolis. The city narrowly avoided a Trump administration deployment last year, and leaders say they must be prepared to defend their law enforcement practices.
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has vowed to prosecute federal agents who break the law in San Francisco, setting a bold tone for her office's approach. "We can't be caught flat-footed," she warned. Her office has been monitoring the situation since federal surges began this year and has issued warnings to the Trump administration about any unlawful conduct.
Jenkins' comments came as concerns mounted over the Department of Homeland Security's handling of evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting case. San Jose Congressman Sam Liccardo called the situation "highly unusual," citing a lack of cooperation from federal authorities.
Mayor Daniel Lurie has also emphasized the importance of avoiding any actions that could lead to federal intervention. With the Super Bowl approaching, he expects to see increased law enforcement presence in the Bay Area, with local officers focusing on keeping residents safe.
San Francisco officials are keenly aware that they must stay one step ahead of federal authorities if they want to maintain control over their cities. As tensions continue to rise, the city's leaders will need to be prepared to defend their practices and ensure public safety.
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has vowed to prosecute federal agents who break the law in San Francisco, setting a bold tone for her office's approach. "We can't be caught flat-footed," she warned. Her office has been monitoring the situation since federal surges began this year and has issued warnings to the Trump administration about any unlawful conduct.
Jenkins' comments came as concerns mounted over the Department of Homeland Security's handling of evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting case. San Jose Congressman Sam Liccardo called the situation "highly unusual," citing a lack of cooperation from federal authorities.
Mayor Daniel Lurie has also emphasized the importance of avoiding any actions that could lead to federal intervention. With the Super Bowl approaching, he expects to see increased law enforcement presence in the Bay Area, with local officers focusing on keeping residents safe.
San Francisco officials are keenly aware that they must stay one step ahead of federal authorities if they want to maintain control over their cities. As tensions continue to rise, the city's leaders will need to be prepared to defend their practices and ensure public safety.
... I get that they wanna protect themselves from federal interference, but it's not gonna be easy. I mean, Brooke Jenkins is setting a bold tone, which is cool, but what if things escalate? We can't have our city officials playing a game of cat and mouse with the feds. And Sam Liccardo's right to say that the handling of evidence in that Alex Pretti shooting case has been super sketchy 
... it's like they're trying to sweep stuff under the rug. The thing is, we can't afford to have our law enforcement practices torn apart from within, while also dealing with external threats. It's a tightrope, man, and I just don't know if SF is ready for this kind of drama 
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like what even is going on with the feds tho? can't believe we're seeing this again in SF... remember last year when they tried to deploy troops here?! 
it's crazy how our city leaders are stepping up to defend their practices and stuff... DA Jenkins sounds like a total boss 
, i love how she's setting that tone for her office. but at the same time, i'm so worried about the Alex Pretti case... DHS is doing some weird things 
I'm low-key freaking out about this potential federal takeover thingy in San Francisco 
! Like, I get it, they're trying to maintain control over law enforcement practices, but can't we just resolve our issues without resorting to this? 
I'm all for staying vigilant and keeping residents safe, but do we really need to go toe-to-toe with the feds? 
But at the same time, I can see why she'd want to send a message. It's all about maintaining control and public safety in the city.
Maybe there's some sort of deal or agreement being negotiated behind the scenes? Either way, it's clear that San Francisco officials are on high alert and ready to defend their practices 
It's like they're trying to make an example out of San Francisco or something. 
The Alex Pretti shooting case is still a big deal too - why can't the feds just cooperate with local law enforcement? 
gotta wonder if SF officials are just trying to outsmart the feds or if it's genuinely a concern 
The Alex Pretti case is getting a lot of attention, and I'm curious to see how this whole situation plays out 
. As long as they're focusing on keeping residents safe during the Super Bowl, that's all good 
. But let's not forget, there are bigger fish to fry here – like actually addressing systemic issues in policing 
It feels like a waste of resources to be always prepared for this kind of thing. And what's with all these politicians making empty threats? "We'll prosecute federal agents who break the law"... yeah, good luck with that. 
I just want to see some real progress on things like affordable housing and public transportation around here...
da mayor sounds like a total goofball saying we don't want feds here just to keep the super bowl safe lol, what's more important public safety or football games? 