Cudahy vice mayor Gonzalez urged 18th St & Florencia 13 to oppose ICE in a deleted clip; DHS condemned it, unions demanded resignation and FBI reported visit. Thoughts? Comment. According to AP News #news
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Cudahy vice mayor Cynthia Gonzalez posted a now-deleted social‑media video urging Los Angeles street gangs—including 18th Street and Florencia 13—to “get your members in order” and push back against what she called the “biggest gang there is,” referring to ICE. Her remarks prompted sharp condemnation from the Department of Homeland Security, demands for resignation from police unions, and reports that FBI agents visited her home. Gonzalez’s lawyer said she intended to encourage peaceful organizing, while the City of Cudahy said the comments were her personal views and are under review. The clip circulated amid nationwide protests over intensified immigration enforcement. (apnews.com)
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