It's National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Every day in the United States, 125 people are shot and killed, and hundreds more are wounded or traumatized. #WearOrange today and this weekend to show support for survivors of gun violence!

David Huerta, a dear friend and SEIU CA President/USWW President, was arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today. We are calling for his immediate release and the release of all of the protesters standing up for targeted communities.

🚨Happening Now🚨 The cruelty and inhumanity of ICE is on full display today across Los Angeles. I am outraged by the stories of ice raids in our communities and the physical injuries inflicted upon law abiding citizens. I stand unapologetically with our immigrant communities.

Let’s be accurate & honest - cutting all federal grant funding from CA is not a “policy disagreement.” It’s an illegal targeting of a US state by a vindictive, out-of-control president. And any rational Trump gives is just an excuse for him to hurt voters who don’t support him.

The Trump Administration is mobilizing and deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles. There is no insurrection. Residents of our state are coming together to call out injustices and violations of due process by ICE agents. What we’re witnessing are the actions of a tyrant.

Alex Padilla Senator Alex Padilla Mike McGuire Reaction from Assemblymember Assemblymember Nick Schultz Nick Schultz (D-Burbank): “What we’re witnessing are the actions of a tyrant.” His full statement here:

We’ve been in touch with local law enforcement in LA. They have the resources they need to meet the moment, and we stand ready to assist should the need arise.   There is no emergency and the President’s order calling in the National Guard is unnecessary and counterproductive.

It was a fun night at the Southern California Armenian Democrats (SCAD) 2025 Summer Nights Mixer! After a very challenging week, it was wonderful to be surrounded by friends and community. There is plenty of work ahead. But together, we will be victorious. Thank you SCAD! 🇦🇲

After careful consideration, the City of Glendale has decided to end its agreement with U.S. Homeland Security/ICE to house federal immigration detainees. This local decision reflects our core values: public safety, transparency, and community trust.

UPDATE: David Huerta had been released from custody.

From Senator Padilla: "If this is the response to a senator with a question - I can only imagine what they're doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day laborers.”

Anyone who tells you fatherhood is the greatest thing that can happen to you, they are understating it.” — Mike Myers Wishing all the incredible dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day! #FathersDay2025

This Father’s Day, I’m thinking of the families torn apart by Trump’s cruel deportation policies. Innocent kids are paying the price — simply because their dads showed up for work, were near a Home Depot, or were in the wrong place at the wrong time. This cruelty must end.