Mayor Barbara Lee, City of Oakland To Take Action to Protect Immigrant Communities

Amid the federal administration's dangerous escalation in immigration enforcement actions targeting communities across the nation, Mayor Barbara Lee and the City of Oakland will take decisive action to defend the city's immigrant residents and reinforce Oakland's commitment as a sanctuary city. Mayor Lee will be joined by federal, state, and local elected officials, community leaders, labor representatives, and Oakland's Police Chief to announce concrete steps to protect all residents and uphold the city's longstanding values.

WHEN: Thursday, January 29, 2026

• Media arrival: 8:45 a.m.

• Program begins: 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Oakland City Hall, City Council Chambers 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612

WHO: Speakers include:

• Barbara Lee, Oakland Mayor

• Lateefah Simon, U.S. Representative, California's 12th Congressional District

• State and local elected leaders

• Oakland Police Chief

• Community, labor, and business representatives

PROGRAM: Mayor Lee will deliver remarks alongside elected officials, community leaders, and city partners in a unified show of support.

RSVP to the below contacts:

Mayor's Office Justin Phillips jbphillips@oaklandca.gov

City of Oakland Carina Lieu CLieu@oaklandca.gov