San Francisco is throwing down the gauntlet, folks, and City Attorney David Chiu is leading the charge against the Trump administration. This time, it’s all about dismantling the latest misguided attempt to bully sanctuary cities, and it’s a battle we’ve seen before. Spoiler alert: We won the last round.

On a recent brisk evening in the Mission District, locals gathered to protest the Trump administration’s delightfully chaotic mass deportation strategy and the ever-looming shadow of ICE. Chiu clearly took the hint.

In this fresh legal battle, Chiu has dusted off a familiar playbook, announcing a lawsuit in federal court aimed squarely at the Trump administration for its incendiary remarks and policies targeting sanctuary cities like ours. Remember when he took on the administration back in 2017 and walked away victorious? That’s right. The legal dust is settling, and Chiu’s got history on his side.

The Trump administration is intent on withholding federal funding for municipalities that don’t play along with ICE’s dramatic deportation plans, like San Francisco. This has always been less about public safety and far more about cozying up to a political agenda. Chiu articulated the heart of the matter recently, stating, “The Trump Administration’s actions have nothing to do with public safety because we know that sanctuary laws improve public safety”. Can you feel the shade?

His stance? The federal government is overstepping its boundaries, trying to commandeer local law enforcement under the guise of ‘protecting the American people’, but really just trying to instill fear in our communities.

For those keeping score, the Trump administration hasn’t exactly had a transparent playbook lately, issuing one executive order after another at lightning speed, leaving officials guessing what’s next. Santa Clara County has joined the fray in this lawsuit, as well as cities like Portland and New Haven. We’re definitely not alone in this noble fight against governmental overreach.

Chiu’s call for action is a proactive stand to ensure that those most vulnerable in our community aren’t left to fend for themselves as threats loom. As we witness the crumbling structure of authoritarianism, we also see the strength in collective resistance.

So, buckle up, America. San Francisco is back in the ring, and this time, we’re coming in swinging with the wisdom of past victories. Together with allied cities, we’re taking a stand against the onslaught of oppressive policies. May the odds be ever in our favor, again.