LOS ANGELES – Mayor Bass was joined today by nearly 30 Congressional and state legislators to call for an end to immigration raids ahead of the President’s military march this weekend. Watch the press conference here.
Mayor Karen Bass
“We are here today because the White House ordered raids of home depots, they took over our state’s national guard, and they activated the U.S. Marines. Let me be clear – Los Angeles is not a war zone. What you're seeing and hearing out of this Administration is not representative of our city, of our state, of our country. The Trump Administration has caused unnecessary chaos and fear in our city and across the country. It’s not keeping anyone safe. We’ve come together today to demonstrate the American values of tolerance, freedom, and a respect for our Constitution and to show the world what L.A. is really about.”
Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove
“Trump is manufacturing chaos in Los Angeles, using our city as his movie set to justify his authoritarian crackdowns and cruel ICE raids. This is all a distraction. To distract from the fact that Trump isn’t going after ‘criminals,’ but citizens, legal immigrants, and immigrants seeking legal status the right way. To distract from his effort to cut $880 billion from Medicaid. To distract from his destruction of our economy through his Temper Tariffs. These are the real issues that the American people care about—and we will not be distracted.”
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire
“Our rights, our freedoms, and our Constitution are under attack. America’s armed forces have been illegally deployed in our communities, our representatives have been threatened and detained, and a sitting U.S. Senator has been handcuffed and muzzled. Today, it’s Los Angeles County in the crosshairs, but make no mistake, tomorrow it could be your community, your neighborhood, or your family. These are the actions of an authoritarian not the leader of the free world. This cannot continue. We’re grateful to Mayor Bass for standing up for all Angelenos and demanding action and accountability from the Trump Administration.”
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
“Here in California, we are not going to be intimidated. I stand as the first Speaker of the California State Assembly born to immigrant farmworkers. This is personal. My family came from Mexico seeking opportunity, and they found it — in the fields, in the classroom and in the promise of this state. That promise still belongs to every Californian, no matter where they were born or how long they’ve been here.”
Congresswoman Judy Chu
“Tonight, I am honored to stand alongside local and federal leaders in Los Angeles to demand an end to the ICE raids and to speak out against Trump’s dangerous militarization of our communities. This is not what public safety looks like, this is fear, intimidation, and overreach. Enough is enough, Los Angeles deserves peace, dignity, and compassion, not armored vehicles and mass arrests.”
Congressman Mark Takano
"I am proud of this state, I am proud of the community which I represent, and I am proud of the leadership of this state who are showing the world that we will not be ruled by a king. We will continue to use our voice to object to ICE’s inflammatory tactics to meet arbitrary deportation quotas. My community and constituents deserve more out of a President and our Country.”
Congresswoman Norma Torres
“We will not stand by as we see the Trump Administration break the law and harm our state. They are continuing to deploy ICE, the National Guard and the Marines into our city streets without legal authority or coordination with local officials. That's not just dangerous—it’s unlawful and unnecessary. This kind of unilateral action wastes taxpayer dollars and directly undermines the stability of California—the world’s fourth-largest economy and the backbone of the United States. I am proud to see California’s Congressional Delegation and Mayor Bass standing united to protect our communities, uphold the rule of law, and support the people of Los Angeles.”
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor
“This President and his Administration? They not like us. On behalf of the 10 million people that call LA County home, we have a simple message for the current President of the United States. STOP. Mr. President, stop violating the constitutional rights of the people of LA County. Mr. President, stop violating the due process rights of the people of LA County. Mr. President, stop provoking fear and violence in LA County. LA is strong, diverse and resilient. Our resilience is our strength and we will not be intimidated by anyone threatening our peace. Including threats by this President.”
Senator María Elena Durazo
"The Trump Administration is detaining everyday workers, denying them due process, and summarily deporting them. It’s deploying military forces against our own peaceful citizens. Make no mistake, this is an unprecedented assault on our democracy. We all must organize peacefully, defend our communities from this authoritarian overreach, and stand united in our defense to protect everyone’s constitutional rights."
Assemblymember Mark González
“I’m not just speaking today as an Assemblymember — I’m speaking as a son of Los Angeles. I grew up in these neighborhoods. I’ve seen the fear ICE has brought into our homes — parents hiding, children walking alone, families torn apart. This is not justice. This is trauma. But Los Angeles does not live in fear — we rise in love, in courage, and in community. I want to thank Mayor Karen Bass for her steady, principled leadership in this moment. She’s shown what it means to lead with both strength and compassion. So I’m calling on our people: check on your neighbors. Show up for one another. Speak out, organize, and lead with the values that built this city. Because when we stand together, no raid, no troop, no fear can divide us. This is Los Angeles. And we take care of our own.”
Assemblymember José Luis Solache
“The families I represent are hardworking people who came here to chase their dreams, not to be treated like criminals. They contribute to our economy, they strengthen our communities, and they deserve dignity. I urge the President to stop these raids, return federal resources to where they belong, and respect the humanity of our people. We stand with peaceful demonstrations, and we will continue to lift our voices with unity and heart.”
Attendees:
Rep. Sydney Kamlager Dove, California’s 37th Congressional District
Sen. Mike McGuire, California State Senate Pro Tempore
Asm. Robert Rivas, California State Assembly Speaker
Rep. Judy Chu, California’s 28th Congressional District
Rep. Mark Takano, California’s 39th Congressional District
Rep. Norma Torres, California’s 35th Congressional District
Asm. Tina McKinnor, State Assembly District 61
Sen. María Elena Durazo, State Senate District 26
Asm. Mark Gonzalez, State Assembly District 54
Asm. José Solache, State Assembly District 62
Sen. Laura Richardson, State Senate District 35
Sen. Caroline Menjivar, State Senate District 20
Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, State Senate District 28
Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, State Senate District 25
Asm. Rick Chavez Zbur, State Assembly District 51
Asm. Mike Gipson, State Assembly District 65
Asm. Al Muratsuchi, State Assembly District 66
Asm. Issac Bryan, State Assembly District 55
Asm. Mike Fong, State Assembly District 49
Asm. Jacqui Irwin, State Assembly District 42
Asm. Juan Carrillo, State Assembly District 39
Asm. Lisa Calderon, State Assembly District 56
Asm. Sade Elhawary, State Assembly District 57
Asm. Celeste Rodriguez, State Assembly District 43
Asm. Jessica Caloza, State Assembly District 52
Asm. Nick Schultz, State Assembly District 44
Asm. John Harabedian, State Assembly District 41
Asm. Blanca Pacheco, State Assembly District 64
Earlier this week, Mayor Bass was joined by more than 20 mayors and local elected officials from across Southern California and more than one hundred labor, business and community leaders and immigrant rights groups to call for an end to the reckless raids.