Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores released a statement Saturday, condemning what he called “masked abductions” amid immigration raids across Los Angeles County, and directing police to intervene in unlawful or unauthorized operations.
“These are not lawful arrests. These are abductions,” said Mayor Flores.
Flores said he’s received reports of masked and unidentified individuals abducting residents in broad daylight. “These actions have sparked rumors of unauthorized vigilantes or bounty hunters operating under the guise of federal enforcement, have triggered widespread fear and confusion throughout the community.”
“This is not immigration enforcement. This is state-sanctioned intimidation,” said Flores. “I am calling for the immediate cessation of these raids and for the Huntington Park Police Department to begin verifying the identities and authority of any individuals conducting such operations within city limits.”
The statement shared that the mayor formally directed the police department to enforce laws concerning unmarked vehicles, visible license plates and required agency identification. “He is urging law enforcement to investigate and intervene in any unauthorized operations that place public safety or civil liberties at risk,” continued the message.
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