Archbishop Gomez calls for ‘restraint,’ ‘reform’ after LA immigration raids
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez called for “restraint and calm” following immigration sweeps in downtown LA on June 6 that resulted in at least 44 arrests.
Reports showed that federal immigration authorities and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted operations in multiple locations, including at multiple Home Depot locations and the downtown LA fashion district.
“I am troubled by today’s immigration enforcement raids in Los Angeles, and I am praying for our community,” Archbishop Gomez said in a statement. “I pray tonight that everyone involved will exercise restraint and calm.