RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Speaks at First AJC Congressional Community Forum

Above: Friedman answers a question from the audience.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) spoke at the American Jewish Committee (AJC)'s first in a series of Congressional Community Forums at the Temple Israel of Hollywood. The conversation, moderated by former Los Angeles City Controller and current Interim Director of AJC Los Angeles Ron Galperin, centered on the issues of rising antisemitism, ICE and DHS in the community, and the big picture fight for the future of democracy.

"During this moment of skyrocketing antisemitism and fear in our Jewish community and across Los Angeles, these conversations are more important than ever," said U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30). "I'm focused on taking action, including pushing back against Trump's attacks on our community, protecting places of worship, and making sure hardworking Angelenos know they aren't alone. That work is rooted in my Jewish values and my responsibility to the people I represent."

Earlier that day, Friedman ledReps. Judy Chu and Brad Sherman to push for Secretary Kristi Noem's impeachment and major ICE reforms. Friedman has been a leader in the fight against antisemitism and antisemitic violence in the Trump Administration and elsewhere. These efforts include leading her colleagues in calling out Secretary Hegseth over the promotion of Kingsley Wilson, callingout social media platforms for lack of oversight of harmful content, and urgingthe Appropriations Committee to address antisemitism in healthcare.

Below: Friedman with community members and forum attendees.

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