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LA Leaders Demand Probe into ICE's Unlawful Detentions

10/22/2025

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Bass and Garcia Investigate Detentions

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Representative Robert Garcia call for a congressional investigation into unlawful detainment of U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents.
They say more than 170 citizens have been detained without warrants, raising concerns about racial profiling, particularly against Latinos.
Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram has resisted sharing inmate information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while advocates push for a sanctuary ordinance amid rising ICE activity.

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Goldman Calls Accountability

U.S. Representative Dan Goldman of New York urged the New York Police Department to arrest ICE agents for unlawful actions during immigration crackdowns.
He cited warrantless arrests of U.S. citizens, claiming rights violations.
Goldman said local enforcement must hold federal agents accountable.
Aggressive tactics by federal immigration officials have drawn backlash with violent arrests and threats.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said drug cartels have placed bounties on ICE agents.

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Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 transformed U.S. immigration policy by abolishing national origin quotas, which had favored European immigrants since the 1920s. This shift led to increased immigration from Latin America and Asia, fostering a diverse population. However, recent detentions of over 170 individuals have sparked concerns about racial profiling, prompting calls for accountability from local leaders like Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

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Bass and Garcia Investigate Detentions

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Representative Robert Garcia call for a congressional investigation into unlawful detainment of U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents.
They say more than 170 citizens have been detained without warrants, raising concerns about racial profiling, particularly against Latinos.
Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram has resisted sharing inmate information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while advocates push for a sanctuary ordinance amid rising ICE activity.

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