WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) and the rest of the California Republican delegation to introduce a resolution formally condemning the riots in Los Angeles.

“I support the First Amendment right to peacefully protest, but the violence and vandalism happening in Los Angeles is unacceptable,” said Congressman Valadao. “Standing for law and order should be common sense, and ICE should continue to prioritize the removal of known criminals from our country. With this resolution, California Republicans urge Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass to condemn the chaos and work with the administration to restore peace to our streets.”

“Peaceful protests are a constitutional right, but vandalism, looting, violence, and other crimes are not. Protecting public safety shouldn’t be controversial, which is why I am leading the California Republican delegation in a resolution to support law and order as we continue to see unrest,” said Congresswoman Young Kim. “I hope Governor Newsom can come together with President Trump to stop the riots, lower the temperature, and keep our communities safe.” 

Congresswoman Young Kim added, “Let’s be clear: the riots escalated before the National Guard was sent in and were enabled by California’s soft-on-crime policies – peddled for years by Governor Newsom, Sacramento, and local prosecutors – that have allowed for lawlessness and endangered public safety of hardworking Californians.”

This resolution expresses that the U.S. House of Representatives:

• Recognizes the right to assemble and protest peacefully.
• Condemns unequivocally the violence perpetrated against Federal, State, and local law enforcement.
• Calls on local and State elected leadership to work with the Federal government to end the violent riots and restore peace.
• Expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers for keeping our communities safe in the face of danger.

Read the full resolution here.

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