Pelosi, Mullin Statement on Reports of Planned Federal Immigration Operation in Bay Area

San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued this statement on reports of a planned major immigration operation in the San Francisco Bay Area:

"Reports of a planned mass immigration raid in the Bay Area are an appalling abuse of law enforcement power. Broad sweeps that target families and terrorize law-abiding residents betray our nation's values and waste resources that should focus on real threats to public safety.

"It is important to note that California law protects communities and prevents federal agents from taking certain actions here that we have witnessed in other states. While the President may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, those who operate under his orders do not. Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law - and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them.

"The people of San Francisco will continue to stand with the patriotic immigrants who are the constant reinvigoration of America. We will not be intimidated by politically motivated fear tactics."