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San Jose Considers Divestment from Companies Tied to ICE

3/5/2026

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San Jose officials are considering divesting from companies that conflict with local values, especially those linked to federal immigration enforcement, during a City Council meeting on March 24, 2023.
Advocates, including Drusie Kazanova of San Jose Against War, support broader divestment, referencing opposition to the Trump administration.
Some councilmembers worry about financial repercussions due to a $56 million budget shortfall.
The city has identified Microsoft as having ties to ICE in its investment portfolio.
Campbell is also working to limit ICE's presence in public spaces, aligning with trends in Bay Area cities.

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San Jose officials are considering divesting from companies that conflict with local values, especially those linked to federal immigration enforcement, during a City Council meeting on March 24, 2023.
Advocates, including Drusie Kazanova of San Jose Against War, support broader divestment, referencing opposition to the Trump administration.
Some councilmembers worry about financial repercussions due to a $56 million budget shortfall.
The city has identified Microsoft as having ties to ICE in its investment portfolio.
Campbell is also working to limit ICE's presence in public spaces, aligning with trends in Bay Area cities.