Angelenos,

This morning, President Trump deployed the National Guard into Los Angeles.

Deploying federalized troops on the heels of these raids is a chaotic escalation.

The fear people are feeling in our city right now is very real. It’s felt in our communities and within our families, and it puts our neighborhoods at risk.

This is the last thing that our city needs, and I urge protestors to remain peaceful.

I’ve been in touch throughout the day with immigrant rights leaders and local law enforcement officials. We are working to de-escalate the situation and achieve a peaceful solution.

Los Angeles will always stand with everyone who calls our city home.

More soon,