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Over 3,000 Residents Join Congressman Brad Sherman's Urgent Town Hall on ICE Raids, Shutdown Threats, and Rising Political Violence

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Congressman Brad Sherman hosted a telephone town hall with over 3,000 residents of California's 32nd district, discussing pressing issues such as ICE deportation raids, potential government shutdowns, and rising political violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death. The event featured Los Angeles Councilmember Traci Park and California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, who provided updates on recovery efforts following the Palisades Fire and highlighted bipartisan legislation addressing public safety and digital privacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 3,000 residents participated in Congressman Sherman's telephone town hall, addressing pressing issues such as ICE deportation raids, government shutdown threats, and rising political violence.
  • Congressman Sherman emphasized his commitment to protecting vital programs and preventing a government shutdown, while warning of a looming shutdown and the potential consequences for constituents.
  • The Congressman emphasized the need for de-escalation and recommitment to civil discourse, particularly in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
  • He highlighted his office's active casework on behalf of a Studio City green card holder still detained by ICE, and urged constituents to know their rights if stopped by federal immigration officers.
  • Sherman also discussed California's mid-decade redistricting efforts, warning of national Republicans' attempts to undermine fair representation and emphasizing the need for the state to defend its congressional districts from being diluted.
  • During the Q&A session, constituents voiced concerns over escalating ICE activity, the looming government shutdown, and redistricting, with Sherman reassuming his office's commitment to defending immigrant rights and maintaining fair representation.
  • The town hall featured survey questions, with 84% of respondents supporting the California Legislature's decision to put redistricting on the ballot (Proposition 50), and 95% supporting the release of the full Epstein files with necessary redactions for victim protection.

Statistics:

  • Over 3,000 residents participated in Congressman Sherman's telephone town hall.
  • 84% of survey respondents supported the California Legislature's decision to put redistricting on the ballot (Proposition 50).
  • 95% of survey respondents supported the release of the full Epstein files with necessary redactions for victim protection.
  • 90% of survey respondents opposed the use of taxpayer dollars to spend over $1 million per day to deploy the National Guard to DC.

Sources:

  • Rep. Brad Sherman
  • Los Angeles Councilmember Traci Park
  • California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin
  • https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/over-3000-join-congressman-brad-shermans-town-hall-ice-raids-shutdown

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