FCD Statement on ICE

The Foothill Community Democrats demand the city councils of the foothill communities of Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, and Sierra Madre join the city of Los Angeles’ litigation against the aggressive and dangerous tactics deployed by ICE against the residents of California. 

These unconstitutional, illegal, and immoral tactics violate the due process rights of all people residing within the US and diminishes public trust in government. These cruel strategies fail to address the ongoing exploitation of immigrant labor, the imperialist foreign policy that destabilizes the home countries of immigrants, or the black market trade of people, guns, and drugs across our border. 

Adding our cities to all future cases against ICE overreach reinforces our commitment to preserving the dignity, well-being, and safety of all residents. No city should stand by while their neighbors are left to shoulder the burden of resisting the Trump administration’s fascist tendencies alone. The Supreme Court’s recent rulings have undermined public faith and confidence that the court system will uphold the current temporary restraining order against ICE, and we call upon our local leaders to protect their communities against arbitrary arrest and brutality. 

We call upon the residents of the foothills to stand up for our neighbors and join us in contacting local leaders to demand they join the case against ICE. Let’s come together to protect our community’s safety.

Arcadia: CityCouncil@arcadiaCA.gov

Duarte:  DuarteInfo@AccessDuarte.com

Monrovia: cityclerk@ci.monrovia.ca.us
Sierra Madre: laguilar@cityofsierramadre.com