An amicus brief was filed by a group of technology companies, including GitHub, to support San Francisco’s and Santa Clara County’s efforts to block Executive Order 13768, which aims to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities. These jurisdictions, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, host nearly all U.S. technology hubs. The brief argues that the order contradicts the values of innovation and community in tech sectors, threatens the provision of essential services in major U.S. innovation hubs, and compromises city safety, thereby diminishing the attractivity of Silicon Valley and similar areas. It also highlights that the order could negatively impact global software development by reducing opportunities for collaboration, which contradicts GitHub’s mission of fostering inclusive and innovative communities. The technology sector is encouraged to support inclusive organizations like the ACLU to address these interconnected global challenges and continue building inclusive communities.