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Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prevent ICE agents from covering their faces while conducting immigration enforcement operations.
LOS ÁNGELES (KABC) -- Desde Inglewood hasta Boyle Heights, el martes se celebrarán varias manifestaciones como parte de un día de acción en toda la ciudad, en el que se pedirá el fin de las redadas de inmigración.
Durante el último mes, miles de personas han participado en manifestaciones en Los Ángeles por las redadas y el envío de la Guardia Nacional y la Infantería de Marina.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- From Inglewood to Boyle Heights, several rallies were held Tuesday as part of a citywide day of action, calling for an end to the immigration raids.
The Los Angeles Tenants Union took to the streets to protest what they call President Trump's sustained attack on their communities.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, July 1, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced that she is helping lead federal legislation that would prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from concealing their identities during enforcement actions. The No Masks for ICE Act, introduced by Rep.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing forward to advance legislation that would prohibit federal agents from wearing face masks or coverings during immigration enforcement operations.
- The No Masks for ICE Act would make it illegal for federal agents to cover their faces while conducting immigration enforcement unless the masks were required for their safety or their health.
- The bill has no Republican co-sponsors, meaning its chances of passing the GOP-controlled House are relatively slim.
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) celebrated the release of nearly $20 million in HIV prevention investments, previously frozen by the Trump Administration, while also celebrating the anniversary of the Stonewall protests that took place 56 years ago on that date.
Rep. Friedman (CA-30) was joined by APLA Health CEO Craig Thompson and LA LGBT Chief Strategy Officer, Terra Russell-Slavin—two of the previously impacted organizations—at the APLA Health Michael Gottlieb Center in West Hollywood.
LOS ANGELES – Congressional leaders celebrated the restored $20 million in previously frozen HIV prevention funds and surveillance programs for thousands of residents in South Los Angeles and beyond.
The frozen funds would have forced Los Angeles County to terminate contracts with 39 community health providers that would have cut services for HIV testing, STD screening, PrEP navigation, and community education.
Congresswoman Laura Friedman made the announcement outside the APLA’s Gottlieb Medical Center with APLA CEO and LA LGBT Center. on June 28.
The Trump administration has lifted a freeze on federal funds for HIV prevention and surveillance programs, officials said, following an outcry from HIV prevention organizations, health experts and Democrats in Congress.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health received notice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday that it had been awarded nearly $20 million for HIV prevention for the 12-month period that began June 1 — an increase of $338,019 from the previous year.
U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman met with members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 17, to discuss top-of-mind-issues concerning local business owners. Topics included Friedman’s work on a national film tax credit, the recent protests, efforts to make housing more affordable, combating homelessness, and how tourism will be impacted by the Trump administration’s immigration policies.