I am furious and deeply disturbed to learn of the multiple ICE raids taking place across Los Angeles and of the detention of my friend David Huerta, President of SEIU California and USWW.
David has always been a strong advocate for immigrants and workers throughout California, and like all the protesters detained, does not deserve to be treated so inhumanely.
I am calling for his immediate release and for the immediate release of the other protesters unjustly detained.
This Administration is shamefully more focused on targeting vulnerable communities than delivering real solutions for working families. These raids do nothing to make our communities safer, they only instill fear and further marginalize immigrants.
I stand in solidarity with David and immigrant communities in Los Angeles and across the state.
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur serves as the Democratic Caucus Chair for the California State Assembly, is a member of the California Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus California Legislative and Jewish Caucus, and represents the 51st Assembly District, which includes Universal City, Hollywood, Hancock Park, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and other portions of Los Angeles.
CONTACT: Vienna Montague, (916) 319-2051, Vienna.Montague@asm.ca.gov