Our Statement on the ICE Raids in Southern California

Military-style ICE raids across Southern California by masked men throwing hardworking and law-abiding parents and children into unmarked vans as they head to work, at their workplace, near their schools, and in their homes have caused deep terror across the community. In reaction to the injustice, community members across Southern California are standing up for their neighbors. Peaceful mass mobilizations over the weekend were attacked by the National Guard — without Governor Gavin Newsom’s and LA Mayor Karen Bass’ approval — including protesters and journalists being shot by rubber bullets. The presidential-ordered militia occupation in LA is fascism in action. And if history has taught us anything, we know this is only the beginning.

We believe that the people’s resistance is a critical component of movements that help shape a more just and inclusive democracy. We call on all our peers in philanthropy to stand with LA and against the authoritarian climate that is taking hold in our country, and to mobilize resources to support our multiracial democracy. This fight belongs to all of us.