Sánchez statement on ICE assaulting LA County park employees at Whittier Narrows

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after two Los Angeles County employees were racially profiled and reportedly assaulted by ICE agents yesterday at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area:

“The Trump administration has clearly given ICE the greenlight to treat anyone non-white as probable cause for harassment.

“The fear and chaos the administration is inflicting on our neighborhoods are why I cosponsored articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Noem. She and ICE must be held accountable for their lawless behavior.

“What happened at Whittier Narrows was not an accident or a misunderstanding – it’s the result of this administration’s targeted, racist immigration agenda. The two Los Angeles County park employees were clearly identifiable. They were in park uniforms and performing work on county park property. ICE agents chose to accost them simply because of the color of their skin.

“No one, especially public employees serving our community, should be targeted by federal agents because of how they look. ICE’s actions around the country are trampling on civil rights, eroding public trust and terrorizing our communities.”

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