HUNTINGTON PARK, Calif. — In response to a series of immigration raids that have sparked fear and outrage across Los Angeles County, Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores issued a directive on June 21, 2025, instructing the Huntington Park Police Department to enforce strict identification protocols for federal agents operating within city limits.
The mayor’s statement condemned what he described as “masked abductions” by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, emphasizing the need to protect community members’ civil rights and ensure due process.
Mayor Flores, a Marine veteran, highlighted reports of federal agents in tactical gear using unmarked vehicles and failing to display credentials during operations in Huntington Park.
“These are abductions,” Flores stated.
“For more than a week, we have witnessed families being torn apart, children left without parents, and residents vanishing without explanation.”
He directed local police to verify the identities and authority of individuals conducting such operations, citing violations of community values and legal standards.
The directive specifically mandates enforcement of state and local laws requiring visible license plates, marked vehicles, and proper agency identification for law enforcement operations.
This move comes amid heightened tensions in Southern California, where ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have been active in locations such as a Home Depot on Slauson Avenue and a popular swap meet catering to a predominantly Latino community.
One high-profile incident involved Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem accompanying ICE agents during a raid on June 12, 2025, at the home of Sabrina Medina, a pregnant mother of four in Huntington Park.
Surveillance footage captured agents entering the residence, with one allegedly turning a camera away to obscure their actions.
Although the raid targeted Medina’s undocumented husband, Jorge, no arrests were made, and the family was left shaken.
Community Voice Fears and Strength Amid Chaos
Community leaders and residents have voiced alarm over the lack of transparency in these operations.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, who visited Medina’s neighborhood after the raid, expressed disappointment in the federal government’s tactics.
“I’m very disappointed in this government right now and what they’re doing,” Hahn told KTLA.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other regional leaders have called for federal agents to cease operations in the city, citing widespread fear and disruption.
The controversy has been fueled by reports of aggressive tactics, including an incident where ICE agents arrested a man at a Downey church parking lot, prompting outcry from religious leaders.
Reverend Tanya Lopez of Downey Memorial Christian Church described witnessing plainclothes agents detaining an individual without clear identification, raising questions about the legality of such actions.
Legal experts note that while ICE agents can operate in public spaces without a warrant if they have probable cause, California lawmakers are now proposing a state law to ban law enforcement, including federal agents, from wearing masks during operations, with limited exceptions.
Concerns have also emerged about potential impersonation of ICE agents.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger suggested that some masked individuals detaining residents might be “bad players” posing as federal officials, complicating efforts to ensure accountability.
In response, Mayor Flores’ directive aims to establish clear protocols to distinguish legitimate federal operations from unauthorized activities.
ICE Activity Continues to Grow
The raids, part of a broader immigration enforcement push under the Trump administration, have targeted various locations across Southern California, including a Fashion Nova warehouse in Vernon and a crop field in Oxnard.
Protests have erupted in response, with 561 arrests reported by the Los Angeles Police Department since June 7, 2025, during anti-ICE demonstrations.
Activists and residents, some engaging in “ICE chasing” to document federal operations, have shared videos of swift and sometimes violent apprehensions, amplifying public concern.
Mayor Flores’ directive has garnered attention on social media, with posts on X praising the city’s stance against what many perceive as overreach by federal authorities.
However, ICE officials have defended their actions, with DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stating on Fox News that the agency targets “child rapists, child molesters, murderers, convicted arsonists,” and will not be deterred.
As Huntington Park and other Southern California communities brace for continued ICE activity, local leaders are advocating for transparency and accountability.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has deployed school police to create “safe zones” around campuses, and city officials are exploring legal action against the Trump administration to halt what they describe as unconstitutional stops and arrests.
For now, Huntington Park’s police force is tasked with ensuring that any federal agents operating in the city comply with identification requirements, a move Mayor Flores hopes will restore trust and protect residents.
“We will not stand by while our community is terrorized,” he said.
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