Congressman DeSaulnier Statement on ICE Raids in Contra Costa County

“I remain deeply concerned about the safety and wellbeing of members of our community as ICE continues to terrorize California cities with dangerous, extra-legal immigration raids, including activity today in Contra Costa County that targeted individuals who were in the process of going through the proper judicial and legal immigration systems – exactly what proponents of immigration enforcement purport to advocate for. 

This targeting has been cruel, unnecessary, at times lacking due process, and is yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to punish California over policy disagreements and to pursue a vendetta against its forward-looking, tolerant vision. 

Californians will not back down in the face of intimidation and authoritarianism. My office is closely monitoring the situation, and constituents can visit my website to familiarize themselves with their rights.”