California official criticized for appearing to call on gangs to intervene in immigration raids

Los Angeles Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez is facing backlash for a deleted social media video urging street gangs to organize against federal immigration sweeps, specifically calling out the 18th Street and Florence gangs. Her comments, deemed “despicable” by the Department of Homeland Security, have led to calls for her resignation and potential prosecution from local law enforcement, while the city distanced itself from her views.

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Vice Mayor’s Controversial Comments

The vice mayor of a small city in California, Cynthia Gonzalez, got into trouble for asking gang members to stand up against federal agents who are arresting people in their neighborhoods.

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