Press Releases

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to Vice President JD Vance's remarks regarding the ongoing ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles.

"Vice President Vance's visit to Los Angeles was nothing more than a political stunt fueled by misinformation and blame-shifting," said Assemblymember Mark González. "He accused Governor Newsom and Mayor...

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to leave troops in Los Angeles under the control of the Trump Administration.

"When courts side with power instead of the people, justice takes a back seat — but we won't stop fighting for it," said Assemblymember Mark González. "Let's be clear: sending...

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to the surge in ICE raids across Los Angeles.

"The surge in ICE raids across Los Angeles is government-sanctioned oppression. People are being taken off the streets simply for being brown," said Assemblymember Mark González. "That's racist. That's unconstitutional. That's un-American.

We've seen legal...

SACRAMENTO, CA – In another round of destructive cuts, President Donald Trump officially ordered the end of national 988 LGBTQ+ suicide prevention funding. Since 2022, 988—the nation's official hotline for suicide prevention and crisis management—has offered specialized services for LGBTQ+ callers in need. The funding for this program was officially halted today, with services ending on July 17th...

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to Mayor Bass's curfew declaration during ongoing Anti-ICE protests.

"As a resident of Chinatown and the representative for Downtown Los Angeles and surrounding communities, I fully support Mayor Bass's decision to implement a curfew," said Assemblymember Mark González. "It has been deeply...

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Mark González released the following statement today in response to federal charges against Labor Union Leader David Huerta.

"I stand shoulder to shoulder with my brother and friend, President David Huerta — a fearless union leader, a champion for working families, and a relentless defender of our immigrant communities," said Assemblymember Mark González. "David...

Los Angeles, CA – Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement denouncing Violence at anti-ICE protests.

"Let's be absolutely clear: the violent acts we're seeing — rocks thrown at officers, CHP cars and Waymo vehicles set on fire, arson on the 101 freeway — have nothing to do with immigration, justice, or the values of our communities," said Assemblymember Mark González.

"These...

Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez (D-Los Angeles) issued the following statement on reports of ICE detentions in Los Angeles:

Over the last 24 hours, I have witnessed individuals—many with deep, long-standing ties to our communities—being detained by ICE without access to legal counsel or due process. It has been both heartbreaking and infuriating to watch working families torn apart simply because...

Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez (D-Los Angeles) issued the following statement on reports of ICE raids throughout Los Angeles:

I am outraged and heartbroken by the news of ICE raids that took place this morning across Los Angeles—including in our very own Downtown neighborhoods. These acts of aggression against our immigrant communities are cruel, unnecessary, and fly in the face of the values we...

SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles), in partnership with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, has introduced AB 630, a bill aimed at accelerating housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness who reside in recreational vehicles (RVs). The legislation seeks to enhance public safety, address environmental concerns, and complement programs like Mayor Bass' Inside Safe...