Condemning the Violent Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers and Military Servicemembers, and the Destruction of Personal Property in Los Angeles, California.
This House Resolution (H. Res. 494) is a non-binding statement condemning the violent attacks on law enforcement officers and military personnel and the destruction of property that occurred in Los Angeles, California, during protests tied to federal immigration enforcement operations. It asserts that federal immigration enforcement is a constitutional and legal obligation and criticizes sanctuary city policies that, in the resolution’s view, impede those efforts. The measure denounces the violence and civil unrest, affirms the federal government’s duty to enforce immigration laws, and calls for the lawful prosecution of individuals who attack federal agents or law enforcement personnel, regardless of immigration status. While it references actions such as the deployment of National Guard troops, the resolution does not create new law or funding; it is a symbolic, partisan rebuke intended to express congressional stance and influence public and political dialogue.
Key Points
- 1Condemns Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for obstructing federal immigration enforcement and supporting sanctuary policies in Los Angeles.
- 2Denounces the violence, arson, vandalism, and civil unrest that occurred during the protests and asserts they threaten public safety and national stability.
- 3Affirms the constitutional duty of federal agencies (including ICE) to enforce immigration laws and condemns any state or local efforts to interfere with those duties.
- 4Supports the lawful prosecution of individuals who engage in acts of violence against federal agents or law enforcement personnel, regardless of immigration status.
- 5References the deployment of national resources (e.g., National Guard) to restore order and frames the issue as a contrast between federal enforcement priorities and local political opposition.