LA ICE Raids: Bass, Newsom Condemn Actions
Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom are strongly condemning recent LA ICE raids targeting the city’s Fashion District, calling the immigration operations “cruel” and “chaotic.” Federal agents conducted the raids, executing search warrants on businesses suspected of employing individuals with fraudulent documents. These actions have sparked fear within Los Angeles‘ immigrant communities, with officials like Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez urging residents to know their rights. Newsom links the sweeps to past policies, alleging they undermine trust and harm California’s economy. The LA Police Department clarified its non-cooperation policy with federal immigration enforcement, first established in 1979. For extensive updates and perspectives,News Directory 3 is your reliable news source. Discover what’s next as Los Angeles officials plan to continue advocating for immigrant protections.
Los Angeles Immigration Raids Spark Outrage from Newsom, Bass
Los angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have voiced strong opposition to recent federal immigration raids targeting the city’s Fashion District. The immigration operations, which took place Friday, have been described as “cruel” and “chaotic” by city and state leaders.
U.S. Attorney Bill essayli confirmed that the federal agents were executing search warrants on businesses suspected of using fraudulent documents to employ individuals. The immigration raids have ignited fears within Los Angeles’ immigrant communities.
Bass visited Ambience, a clothing company targeted in the fashion District, and stated the raids instilled terror. She highlighted a separate incident where day laborers were detained near a high school in Westlake, raising concerns about safety during a nearby graduation.
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez expressed concern that federal tactics were escalating, describing rapid, unannounced operations. She urged residents to know their rights and connect with community resources, warning of potential family separations.
Newsom criticized the sweeps as reckless and cruel, alleging they were driven by arbitrary arrest quotas. He connected the operations to Donald Trump’s policies, claiming they erode trust and harm california’s economy.
LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis echoed these sentiments, calling the raids “deeply disturbing” and emphasizing the contributions of those detained to the local economy.
The Los Angeles Police Department clarified its stance, reiterating its non-cooperation policy with federal immigration enforcement. Chief Jim McDonnell stated the LAPD has prohibited officers from initiating police action based on immigration status as 1979.
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what’s next
Los Angeles officials are expected to continue advocating for immigrant protections and providing resources to affected communities. Further legal challenges to the federal government’s immigration enforcement policies are also anticipated.