Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Releases Statement on ICE Shooting and California Hospital Lockdown
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement on today’s ICE shooting and subsequent lockdown at California Hospital Medical Center:
“I am outraged by reports of today’s ICE-involved shooting that wounded a resident and forced California Hospital (based in my district) into a lockdown. This violent, disturbing act represents not only a grave injustice, but a reckless disregard for California law—specifically SB 81, which was signed by the Governor last month to protect our community members from ICE invasions at healthcare facilities.
“Hospitals are critical healthcare centers for our residents—not zones of fear and intimidation. By ignoring SB 81’s clear limits, ICE has once again shown a gross negligence of state law and the safety of our communities.
“I am closely monitoring this incident, and will work with local and state partners to help prevent these unlawful ICE actions from occurring in the future.”
Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas represents the 28th Senate District, which includes the communities of South Los Angeles, Mid City, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Century City and Downtown Los Angeles. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas spent more than two decades serving as a worker rights and racial equity advocate before her election to the State Senate. She resides in the View Park community of South Los Angeles with her family.
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