Rep. Young Kim Condemns LA Riots, Cites 'Soft On Crime' Policies

Condemnation of Los Angeles Riots

• 💡 The resolution condemns the violent riots that occurred in Los Angeles, emphasizing the actions against federal, state, and local law enforcement.
• 🎯 It recognizes the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and protest while unequivocally condemning the violence and destruction.
• ⚠️ The riots involved acts of arson, looting, property destruction, vandalism, blocking streets, lighting cars on fire, and assaulting officers.

Impact and Costs of Riots

• 💥 Over 500 rioters were arrested, and at least a dozen LAPD officers were injured during the events.
• 💰 The riots resulted in at least $30 million in costs for overtime pay and property damage to city buildings, not including damage to private businesses.

Criticism of Local Leadership and Policies

• 🗣️ Representative Young Kim stated that local and state leadership clearly could not contain the chaos.
• ⚖️ The riots are attributed to California's 'soft on crime' policies, which are seen as enabling lawlessness and endangering public safety.

Support for Law Enforcement

• 👏 The resolution expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers for bravely keeping communities safe.
• ✅ It questions whether one stands with law enforcement and has the common sense to call out rioters committing crimes.

Personal Perspective on Immigration

• 🇺🇸 As an immigrant who came to the U.S. legally, Representative Kim expressed pride in being American and her commitment to keeping the American dream alive for future generations.
• 💬 She highlighted that peaceful protests are a constitutional right that should not lead to communities living in fear.