Mayor Bass, Congressman Robert Garcia Call For Immediate Investigation Into Federal Detainment and Alleged Abuse of U.S. Citizens and Immigrants

Mayor Karen Bass and Congressman Robert Garcia urged Congress to investigate the unlawful detainment and alleged abuse of U. S. citizens and immigrants by federal agents in Los Angeles. They highlighted reports of individuals being tased and unlawfully detained without due process, calling these actions unconstitutional and unacceptable. Bass emphasized that these actions represent an assault on the fundamental rights of every individual in the country.

In response to escalating federal immigration enforcement, she has signed an executive directive to protect immigrant communities, ensuring city resources are not used for immigration enforcement. Bass has also established working groups to collaborate with community leaders on police responses to immigration activities and is seeking federal records related to the raids. The White House's actions during a federal court's Temporary Restraining Order have prompted further scrutiny. Community leaders and elected officials have organized efforts to end the raids, reflecting the growing unrest among Angelenos. These developments underscore the ongoing conflict between local governance and federal immigration policy.