US EditionCudahy Vice Mayor Criticized — and Under Investigation — for Suggesting Gangs Should Combat ICE
CUDAHY, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUN 25 – Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez urged two major gangs to defend neighborhoods against ICE amid a 500% rise in assaults on immigration officers, prompting an FBI probe.
- California Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez of Cudahy publicly urged local gangs to defend their neighborhoods against escalating ICE immigration raids in June 2025.
- Her call followed a federal crackdown on immigration directed by President Trump focusing on Democratic-run cities amid widespread anti-ICE protests and increased National Guard deployment.
- Gonzalez’s deleted TikTok video taunted gang leadership, referencing notorious gangs like 18th Street and Florencia, which have histories of violence against police officers in the Los Angeles area.
- The Department of Homeland Security described her comments as "despicable," noting a more than 500% rise in assaults against ICE officers, while local police unions demand her resignation and FBI investigations are underway.
- Cudahy officials distanced the city from Gonzalez’s statements, reaffirming its sanctuary status amid calls for legal accountability, and the situation highlights tensions between immigration enforcement and local governance.
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