City of South Gate, CA

06/07/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/07/2025 18:46

City of South Gate Statement

City of South Gate Statement

Published on June 07, 2025

There has been a lot of activity in Los Angeles County from Federal Law Enforcement the last couple of days that has headlined the media outlets and many social media accounts. The South Gate Police Department is unaware of any specific incidents that have occurred in the City and is unaware of any future planned activity. The South Gate Police Department does not enforce immigration laws nor work with Federal Authorities except in rare instances when a convicted felon or dangerous criminal is being apprehended. That cooperation has not occurred since the activity was initiated yesterday.

It is strongly recommended that if ICE is conducting any operation in the community, that people peaceful protests in a meaningful and non-violent manner that doesn't not interfere or disrupt the activity of federal authorities. The South Gate Police does not have authority over the Federal Government and therefore cannot dictate their activity in our community and any other community. It is understandable the concern that many may have from the recent activity. We would ask that any protest or objections be done so peaceful and in a manner that doesn't not interfere with law enforcement.
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En los últimos días, ha habido mucha actividad por parte de las fuerzas del orden federales en el condado de Los Ángeles, la cual ha sido noticia en los medios de comunicación y en muchas redes sociales. El Departamento de Policía de South Gate no conoce de cualquier incidente específico en la ciudad y no conoce de actividad planeada para el futuro. El Departamento de Policía de South Gate no aplica las leyes de inmigración ni colabora con las autoridades federales, excepto en raras ocasiones, cuando se detiene a un delincuente convicto o un criminal peligroso. Dicha colaboración no se ha dado desde que se inició la actividad ayer.

Se recomienda que si ICE realiza algún operativo en la comunidad, la gente proteste pacíficamente de forma significativa y no violenta, sin interferir ni interrumpir la actividad de las autoridades federales. La Policía de South Gate no tiene autoridad sobre el Gobierno Federal y, por lo tanto, no puede dictar su actividad en nuestra comunidad ni en ninguna otra. Es comprensible la preocupación que muchos puedan tener por la actividad reciente. Solicitamos que cualquier protesta u objeción se realice de forma pacífica y sin interferir con la aplicación de la ley.

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