Human Rights Commission Meeting - November 12, 2026

We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the Indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As Guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the Ancestors, Elders and Relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.

Members of the public may address the Commission on matters that are within the Commission’s jurisdiction and are not on today’s agenda. Speakers shall address their remarks to the Commission as a whole and not to individual Commissioners or Department personnel.

Review and anticipated adoption of minutes from the Commission’s October 22, 2026 Meeting.

Public Comment

The Human Rights Commission regularly recognizes community leaders and organizations who have made an impact on the civil and human rights of San Franciscans through a presentation and/or remarks and providing a Certificate from the Commission. This month, the Human Rights Commission recognizes Native American Heritage Month in honor of the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Native American and Indigenous peoples. The presentation will highlight the importance of advancing equity, honoring Tribal sovereignty, addressing historical and ongoing injustices, and promoting the human rights, visibility, and wellbeing of Indigenous communities.

Presenter:

Morning Star Gali, Founder, Indigenous Justice

Presentation and Certificate of Recognition

Honoree:

Angel-Tlahuiz, Executive Director, Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS)

Remarks and Certificate of Recognition

Public Comment

Updates from the Equal Opportunity and Experience, Housing, and Maternal Health Subcommittees. Presentation will include updates on an Equal Opportunity and Experience survey development, a film screening of “Beyond the Bridge, a Solution to Homelessness,” and community engagement for improving maternal health experiences in San Francisco.

Presenter:

Ashlye Wright

Chair, Equity Advisory Council

Public Comment

Presentation from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission’s Civil Rights Division of its report: Investigation of Alleged Violation of the City’s Sanctuary Ordinance by the San Francisco Police Department.

Presenters:

Ana Moraga Archila

Manager, Civil Rights Division, San Francisco Human Rights Commission

Nina Bajwa

Investigator / Mediator, Civil Rights Division, San Francisco Human Rights Commission

Captain Steve Jonas

Investigations Bureau, Strategic Investigations, San Francisco Police Department

Public Comment

Presentation to the Commission by the Executive Director, with time for questions from the Commissioners.

Presenter:

Mawuli Tugbenyoh

Executive Director, San Francisco Agency for Human Rights and Human Rights Commission

Public Comment

Commissioners discuss and determine agenda items for their next regular meeting, scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Public Comment