Rep. Kevin Kiley Blames Newsom, Bass for LA Protests and Border Crisis

Blame for LA Protests

• ⚠️ Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley attributes the violent protests in Los Angeles to the "reckless policies" of Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass.
• 🚨 Kiley argues that these policies have created a climate of lawlessness, citing the Biden border crisis and California's sanctuary policies as contributing factors.
• 💥 He specifically criticizes sanctuary laws for hindering ICE's ability to arrest individuals with criminal convictions, forcing them into community-based operations.

Sanctuary Policies and Public Safety

• ⚖️ Kiley refutes the argument that sanctuary policies enhance safety by fostering community trust.
• 🚫 He asserts that sanctuary laws specifically protect individuals who have entered the country illegally and committed crimes, preventing the transfer of custody within detention settings.
• 📈 This, he claims, entices individuals to come to California and contributes to public safety threats.

Use of National Guard and Marines

• 🏛️ Kiley questions the precedent set by sending in the National Guard and Marines, noting the governor's initial refusal to act.
• 🇺🇸 He acknowledges the President's constitutional authority as commander-in-chief to intervene when federal officials are targeted and their operations are interfered with.

Newsom's Political Maneuvering

• 🎭 Kiley criticizes Governor Newsom's response to the protests, describing it as "unhinged" and politically motivated.
• 📱 He suggests Newsom is more focused on social media trolling and fundraising than on managing the crisis.
• 📉 Kiley points to Newsom's claims about the National Guard's arrival as an attempt to deflect blame and save face.

California's Criminal Justice Policies

• ⛓️ Kiley links the availability of individuals to participate in riots to California's early release laws and inadequate penalties for serious crimes.
• 🗣️ He calls for California to toughen its criminal laws and potentially increase penalties for inciting riots or interfering with federal operations.

National Perspective on California

• 🌎 Many people in Washington D.C. are expressing concern and disbelief about the state of public order in California.
• 🚫 They are urging other states to avoid policies similar to California's, such as open borders, sanctuary jurisdictions, early prison releases, and funding organizations that incite lawlessness.