California's LGBTQ+ organizations are in solidarity with immigrants amid recent ICE raids in Los Angeles that resulted in over 100 arrests. Trump's deployment of the National Guard without the governor's consent marks a significant shift in authority and approach to immigration enforcement. Advocacy leaders warn of the adverse effects of these actions on already vulnerable LGBTQ+ immigrant communities, risk of separation of families, and the trauma faced by asylum seekers. Notably, a significant number of non-citizens within the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+, highlighting the urgency of protecting their rights.
Donald Trump's decision to seize control of the California National Guard and launch sweeping immigration raids is a dangerous and deliberate escalation, intended to terrorize communities across our state.
These actions are rooted in political theater and will ignite more fear in already vulnerable communities. They are sowing chaos and tearing families apart.
LGBTQ+ immigrants are especially vulnerable at this moment. Many have fled violence and persecution only to be met with federally-sanctioned cruelty here in the United States.
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