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A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN KAMLAGER-DOVE:
Since June 6th, Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been conducting a series of raids across Los Angeles, including here in California’s 37th Congressional District. These raids have taken place at local businesses and spaces integral to our communities—including an apparel shop in the Fashion District and a car wash in Culver City. Trump even sent federal immigration agents to Dodger Stadium.
I am deeply alarmed by reports that these raids and other immigration policies are racially profiling Angelenos, resulting in the detention of law-abiding asylum seekers, and even sweeping up U.S. citizens. I condemn these actions and stand in solidarity with our immigrant communities that make Los Angeles great. These are difficult and scary times, and my office is here to support you.
Immigrants are the backbone of our community and deserve dignity—not fearmongering, violence, and abuse. Despite Trump’s claims, these policies aren’t largely targeting “criminals.” Instead, they’re targeting hardworking Angelenos—our neighbors, our coworkers, and our friends. Trump is tearing apart families and entire communities, and I will not be silent.
Fighting Back:
I’ve been fighting back against these devastating, draconian immigration policies. This week, I conducted an oversight visit to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to locate and check on the status of constituents who have been swept up in these raids. What I saw was horrifying—detainees going without meals for 14 hours and going without a change of clothes for 10 days. Worse, ICE was not able to confirm the locations of where some of my detained constituents are being held. I will keep demanding answers and better conditions.
Rep. Kamlager-Dove speaks with an immigration rights activist outside of the Adelanto ICE facility.
I’m also fighting back in Congress against Trump and ICE’s deportation tactics and policies. Last week, the Trump Administration provided the personal data of immigrants enrolled in Medicaid to deportation officials, using individuals' personal health care data against them to hunt down immigrants. This is not only wrong—it is a clear violation of privacy, so I’m working on legislation to stop it. Additionally, I’m working alongside Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) to ban ICE agents from wearing masks that conceal their identities.
And last week, I stood alongside Mayor Bass and federal and state lawmakers in calling on Trump to end these raids and the militarization of Los Angeles. Trump’s policy of calling in the military to handle a situation already under the control of local law enforcement only sowed further chaos and tension in Los Angeles. Now that the Mayor’s curfew has been terminated, it’s past time for Trump to take the military out of LA.
Rep. Kamlager-Dove speaks at a press conference on the LA ICE raids and Trump’s deployment of the military in LA alongside Mayor Bass.
Standing Up for Immigrant Communities:
While I was in Washington, D.C. voting against Republicans’ harmful policies last week, my office was supporting our immigrant communities. My team attended peaceful protests, including an interfaith protest, to provide constituent services and stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors. Additionally, my casework team brought together LA Congressional caseworkers and legal experts to discuss how we can best support our immigrant constituents during these difficult times.
Members of Team Kamlager-Dove attend interfaith protest to provide constituent services and stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors.
Resources for Immigrant Communities:
During these disturbing times, my office is here to support you.
- If you live in the 37th District and have a loved one who has been detained, please reach out to my office. We can help locate your family member and provide you with a list of government-approved attorneys.
- If you have questions about an open USCIS case, haven’t received updates, or had a Downtown LA interview canceled without a new date, please contact my office. We can submit USCIS inquiries for you and get you the answers or updates you need.
- Now more than ever, it is critical to know your rights. Please read and share these “Know Your Rights” resources on my website.
As always, I encourage you to contact my offices with any comments or concerns about my work in Congress, the 37th District, or any other matters. Please connect with me on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, and Threads to stay up to date on my work in Congress. If you are experiencing issues with Social Security, passports, immigration, or another Federal agency, send in a casework request, and my staff will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely,
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