119-hres494

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 494 Introduced in House

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 494

Condemning the Violent Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers and Military 
 Servicemembers, and the Destruction of Personal Property in Los 
 Angeles, California.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 June 10, 2025

 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself and Ms. Tenney) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
 Judiciary

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 RESOLUTION

Condemning the Violent Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers and Military 
 Servicemembers, and the Destruction of Personal Property in Los 
 Angeles, California.

Whereas, the Federal Government, through U.S. Immigration and Customs 
 Enforcement

    (ICE) , is mandated by law to enforce immigration statutes 
 that safeguard national security, public safety, and national 
 sovereignty;
Whereas, on June 6, 2025, Federal immigration enforcement operations in Los 
 Angeles prompted widespread protests that escalated into violent riots;
Whereas, during these riots, Federal buildings and taxpayer-funded properties 
 were vandalized, law enforcement officers were assaulted, and American 
 flags were desecrated, resulting in significant damage and chaos in 
 downtown Los Angeles;
Whereas, rioters engaged in acts of destruction, including the looting of small 
 businesses, blocking of public roadways, arson of police vehicles, and 
 other forms of violence and disorder;
Whereas, sanctuary city policies adopted by certain municipalities--including 
 Los Angeles--have undermined Federal immigration enforcement efforts by 
 shielding individuals unlawfully present in the United States, including 
 those with criminal backgrounds, from deportation;
Whereas, these policies, championed by certain state and local officials, have 
 contributed to the erosion of public order and safety;
Whereas, in response to the unrest, President Donald J. Trump authorized the 
 deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to assist in 
 restoring order and protecting public safety;
Whereas, this Federal response was supported by national security and law 
 enforcement officials, but publicly opposed by California Governor Gavin 
 Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass;
Whereas, instead of condemning the violence and supporting efforts to restore 
 order, Governor Newsom challenged the President's actions and sought to 
 prevent the National Guard from operating in the state;
Whereas, Mayor Bass and other city leaders have consistently promoted sanctuary 
 city policies and opposed Federal immigration enforcement, thereby 
 undermining the rule of law; and
Whereas, public officials who actively obstruct lawful Federal operations and 
 fail to condemn or prevent violent unrest bear responsibility for 
 undermining public safety and eroding respect for the rule of law;
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the actions 
 and decisions of Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass to 
 obstruct Federal immigration enforcement and allow the 
 continuation of unlawful sanctuary policies;

    (2) denounces the acts of violence, arson, and civil unrest 
 that occurred in Los Angeles, and affirms that such conduct 
 constitutes a threat to public safety and national stability;

    (3) affirms the constitutional duty of Federal agencies, 
 including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to enforce 
 immigration laws, and condemns any state or local government 
 efforts to interfere with or undermine those duties; and

    (4) supports the lawful prosecution of any individual, 
 regardless of immigration status, who engages in acts of 
 violence against Federal agents or law enforcement personnel.
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