LA Mayor Karen Bass Responds to Trump Administration Lawsuit Over Sanctuary Policies

Trump Administration's "All-Out Assault" on Los Angeles

• 🚨 The federal government is accused of launching an "all-out assault" on Los Angeles, beginning with immigration raids that arrested hundreds on "dubious reasons."
• ⚠️ Federal actions included randomly grabbing people off streets, chasing residents through parking lots, and deploying US Marines to intimidate Angelinos, creating fear and terror.
• 📉 These actions have had a serious blow to the local economy, causing families to miss graduations, people to fear going to work and school, and businesses to be unable to open.

Lawsuit Against City's Sanctuary Policies

• ⚖️ The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, and the City Council, claiming the city's sanctuary policy discriminates against federal law enforcement.
• 🏛️ The lawsuit alleges that the city's code thwarts immigration authorities from enforcing federal law, specifically targeting policies designed to protect immigrant Angelinos.
• 📜 The city attorney stated that Los Angeles is committed to defending its constitutional rights and policies that reflect the city's long-standing values.

Mayor Bass's Defiance and City's Values

• ✊ Mayor Bass declared she personally "won't be intimidated by these tactics" and will always protect Angelenos against "unwarranted and cruel actions."
• 🎯 Los Angeles is seen as a "test case for an extremist agenda," but the city will stand strong and united.
• ✨ The city is characterized as a proud American city of diversity, labor, business, faith, community, creativity, and success, committed to standing united.