THE BUZZ: TO THE TRENCHES — As President Donald Trump and Republicans lead a multi-front assault on sanctuary-city laws, local officials in San Francisco are digging in for battle.

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Hundreds of people from local unions, nonprofits, law enforcement and city government stood on the steps outside San Francisco City Hall to reaffirm the city’s sanctuary policy and stand in unity against President Donald Trump’s deportations of undocumented immigrants across the country.

David Daleiden released sensational videos that alleged Planned Parenthood officials were selling fetal remains. The videos triggered multiple investigations in various states that cleared Planned Parenthood of wrongdoing.

A new initiative in California to leave the US and become an independent country is gathering momentum. What’s this measure all about? And is it possible for a state to exit the union?

The city's Republican Party is reporting a huge swell in GOP registrations of people from Asian countries since the pandemic.

Federal agencies working in California pledged cooperation in immigration enforcement operations and posted photos of people being taken into custody.

Departments that do not draw from San Francisco's general fund are caught up in plans to tackle the city's massive general fund deficit. Why?

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The Bay Area’s biggest city is planning on doubling down on its promise to keep its migrant community safe. Mayor Matt Mahan said he thinks the term sanctuary is very much misunderstood. The city, instead, is looking at passing specific resolutions to help the community.

We spoke to immigration experts and advocates about what to know about current ICE operations in California and how to avoid sharing misinformation about raids yourself — even with the best of intentions.

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