Jimmy Gomez
DWhat happened yesterday at Franklin High School is every parent’s worst nightmare. My heart is with the family and loved ones of the student who lost his life, and with the students, teachers, staff, and entire community grieving this devastating loss. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragedy, I urge families to check in with their children and remind them that they never have to struggle alone. If you are experiencing depression, bullying, violence, or feel overwhelmed, please reach out to someone you trust and ask for help. Every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and over 100 Members of Congress demanded that ICE immediately release Wilber Rafael Garces Perez from detention to allow him to receive medical treatment and stop its efforts to deport him. Mr. Garces Perez is a 28-year-old DoorDash driver who was shot in the back by an ICE agent in Austin, TX on September 20, 2026. In a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella, the Members demand that: ICE release Mr. Garces Perez from detention so he can receive medical treatment; ICE abandon efforts to swiftly deport him or remove him from Texas; The ICE agent responsible remain in Texas; and DHS preserve all available evidence related to the shooting and share all evidence with parties that have jurisdiction to conduct a full, independent, and transparent investigation. Rather than receiving medical care, Mr. Garces Perez is being held at "the South Texas Detention Complex in Pearsall, Texas, which has a documented history of medical neglect," the Members write. "According to his lawyers, he still has the bullet lodged in his body. He's received no pain medication and had to sleep on the floor.'" "Mr. Garces Perez is a key witness to this shooting, and given ICE's history of obscuring the facts in similar investigations, he must not be removed," the Members write. The Members demand answers by Monday, September 28th, including: Why did agents use deadly force? ICE's use of force policy requires officers to render medical aid, and video suggests they did not. Why was that policy not followed? What is Mr. Garces Perez's current medical condition? What treatment is he receiving in immigration detention? Will ICE release all bodycam footage? The full letter can be read here.
Wishing a blessed Yom Kippur to all observing in Los Angeles and across the country. May it be meaningful, full of reflection and renewal. https://t.co/2j0TaT8RJ7
With TPS for Salvadorans scheduled to expire today, more than 170,000 people, including 30k in my district, face being uprooted from lives built over decades in the United States. DHS’s decision to delay deportations offers some relief, but families deserve certainty, not prolonged fear. TPS holders are our neighbors, friends, and family members. They deserve certainty, not to live in fear that any given day in America could be their last.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement in response to the decision by DHS to delay deportations TPS for Salvadorans expires, "With TPS for Salvadorans scheduled to expire today, more than 170,000 people, including 30,000 in my district, face being uprooted from lives built over decades in the United States. DHS’s decision to delay deportations offers some relief, but families deserve certainty, not prolonged fear." said Gomez. "TPS holders are our neighbors, friends, and family members. They deserve certainty, not to live in fear that any given day in America could be their last."
Happy Labor Day Los Angeles! Today let's honor and celebrate the workers who built this country and the contributions of all hardworking people that continue to propel America forward! We must never stop fighting for fair wages, benefits, and dignity for all. https://t.co/G1uaKfcFSN
BREAKING: A whistleblower from USPS just exposed Republicans' scheme to disrupt mail-in ballots for millions of Americans. Trump and Republicans know they can’t earn your vote, so they’re doing everything they can to make sure your vote doesn’t count.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered the keynote address to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce as part of its Pancakes & Politics speaker series. During his keynote, Gomez pointed to Los Angeles’ role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make lasting investments in the region’s future. “Los Angeles has a unique opportunity to show the world what the future can look like.” said Gomez. “The World Cup just put us on the global stage. The Olympics and Paralympics are next. But I’m not thinking about a few weeks of competition. I’m thinking about the next 50 years. Better transit. Stronger infrastructure. More housing. More businesses starting and growing here. More people with a real shot at the middle class. That’s the legacy we should be building.” The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce’s Pancakes & Politics is a long-running breakfast speaker series designed to connect business leaders with influential elected officials, government administrators, and other policy leaders. Since 2006, the program has featured prominent figures from local, state, and federal government and has provided an intimate setting for discussion of issues affecting the Los Angeles region, including transportation, education, homelessness, insurance, and economic development.
Gomez, a former union organizer and the son of working-class immigrants, spoke about how his upbringing shaped his commitment to working families and emphasized the importance of collective bargaining and strong worker protections. “Before I came to Congress, I was a union organizer because I saw what happens when working people come together and demand better: better wages, better benefits, a better future, and that’s what still drives me today,” said Rep. Gomez. “Postal workers deserve good wages, strong benefits, safe workplaces, secure retirements, and the right to bargain collectively, and every American deserves a strong, affordable, public Postal Service.”
A year after being injured and detained for simply documenting ICE during a raid, the charges against my friend and constituent, David Huerta, have finally been dropped. The Trump administration might not like it, but in America we have a First Amendment right to document government actions and speak out against attacks on our communities. I continue to stand with David and SEIU against the Trump administration’s abuses. No amount of intimidation or fear will silence us.
Watch Rep. Gomez's video here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted for the fifth time in favor of a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump's unauthorized war with Iran. The vote came just days after four American servicemembers were killed in Iranian strikes, with the resolution passing the House with unanimous Democratic support and four Republican votes. “I just left the house floor where I voted to end Trump's reckless war with Iran, a war that never should have been started in the first place. Just this week four service members have been killed by Iranian strikes,” said Rep. Gomez. “Now we have families that are struggling and suffering because they lost their loved ones, but we also have families who are struggling and suffering because Trump's war is driving up the cost of living in this country. That's why I voted once again to end this war through a war powers resolution.” Rep. Gomez has consistently opposed President Trump's unauthorized military actions against Iran and has repeatedly voted to reassert Congress' constitutional authority to declare war.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined the End Corruption Caucus, a coalition of lawmakers committed to rooting out corruption in government, restoring transparency and accountability, and ensuring the federal government works for the American people and not the wealthy and well-connected. “Americans are tired of watching our elected leaders use their position and power to cash in while working families struggle to afford the basics,” said Rep. Gomez. “I’m joining the End Corruption Caucus to stop insider trading in Congress, take dark money out of politics, and hold both parties accountable to the people.” Rep. Gomez is a leading voice in the fight to expose corruption, demand accountability, and protect democratic institutions. He has consistently spoken out against abuses of power, called out efforts by President Trump to personally profit from the presidency, and used congressional oversight to hold the administration accountable. Rep. Gomez has also backed legislation to strengthen ethics laws and restore public trust, including: The Restore Trust in Government Act, which would ban Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks to eliminate conflicts of interest and ensure officials serve the public—not their portfolios. The Don't Settle for Corruption Act, which would prevent federal agencies from allowing corporations and powerful individuals to escape accountability through settlement agreements that shield them from criminal prosecution. The DISCLOSE Act, which would shine a light on dark money in federal elections by requiring organizations spending money to influence campaigns to disclose their major donors. The End Corruption Caucus was launched by Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Mike Levin (CA-49), and works to advance legislation that strengthens ethics laws, limits the influence of dark money in politics, increases government transparency, and restores Americans' trust in their elected leaders.
WATCH: Congressman Gomez reports from outside the B-18 detention facility following today’s inspection LOS ANGELES, CA — An unannounced congressional inspection by Congressman Jimmy Gomez today revealed that ICE is temporarily closing its B-18 detention facility in Downtown Los Angeles and transferring all 22 people currently detained there to a facility in Santa Ana. ICE officials disclosed the planned closure and transfers after Gomez arrived at B-18 without advance notice to inspect conditions inside the facility. Officials told Gomez that the facility is being temporarily closed because ICE expects demonstrations in the area this weekend. The closure and transfers had not been publicly announced before Gomez’s inspection. “The public only knows about this because we showed up unannounced and demanded answers,” said Congressman Gomez. “I sued the Trump administration to protect Congress’s right to conduct these inspections, and I won. ICE cannot operate behind closed doors, and I will keep showing up to hold them accountable.” Today’s disclosure demonstrates the importance of preserving Congress’s authority to conduct unannounced inspections of immigration detention facilities. After the Trump administration attempted to block Members of Congress from entering ICE facilities without advance notice, Gomez personally sued the administration and won, restoring Congress’s ability to conduct surprise oversight visits. Since the Trump administration began its immigration raids in Los Angeles, Gomez has repeatedly confronted ICE and worked to protect the constitutional rights of people in his district. He went directly from the airport to Chinatown during the initial raids and successfully pressed federal agents to leave the area to defuse the situation. He has also conducted repeated detention-facility inspections, trained community members to serve as legal observers, organized town halls and provided legal resources to thousands of constituents. Gomez also introduced the Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act, legislation that would redirect the Trump administration’s $175 billion funding increase for ICE and Customs and Border Protection toward housing affordability and working families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered a House floor speech tracing how the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant push escalated from the first raids in Los Angeles into an increasingly violent nationwide campaign, culminating in the recent deaths of two fathers, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero. Gomez argued that the killings were the foreseeable consequence of repeated warnings being ignored, accountability being abandoned, and Congressional Republicans continuing to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without meaningful oversight, and he put agents and officials who violate constitutional rights on notice that their actions will not be forgotten or excused. Watch Rep. Gomez's full House floor speech here. REP. GOMEZ: "Thirteen months ago, when Trump's immigration raids began in my district, I warned exactly where this was headed. I warned that if ICE agents were allowed to operate without accountability, that violence would escalate. I warned that people would die. I didn't want to be right. But here we are. "This isn't normal. This isn't law enforcement. This is lawlessness. No due process. No Miranda rights. Instead, some in Trump's ICE are acting as judge, jury, and executioner. "This is what happens when people who wear the badge are told the rules don’t apply to them. Over the last year, we've witnessed ICE become more violent, more reckless, and more deadly. We've witnessed masked agents jump out of unmarked vehicles. We've witnessed people tackled, beaten, and shot. We've even seen children used as bait to detain their parents. “And what has this administration done? What have Congressional Republicans done? Not a darn thing. No accountability. No transparency. No consequences. “Last week, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo left for work and never came home. His son, Ronaldo, said something every Member of this chamber should hear: “He did not deserve to die. He did not deserve to be reduced to a headline of ‘Mexican man shot and killed by ICE.’ He deserved to live a quiet life as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—a husband, a father, and a job creator.” “Then yesterday, a little girl in Maine watched her father’s lifeless body being carried away by ICE. Think about that. Two fathers, two families, shattered. And in both cases, ICE wasn’t even targeting the men who died. “ICE claims these men used their vehicles as weapons. But local news video tells a different story. It shows unmarked vehicles following them. It shows what happens before the shootings. And it shows that ICE wasn’t wearing body cameras, despite its own policies. “This administration is asking Americans not to believe our own eyes over and over again. That is not acceptable. What’s even more unacceptable is that my Republican colleagues have watched this happen and responded by giving ICE billions of dollars more. “How many more families have to bury a loved one before Republicans admit something is deeply wrong? The truth is, they know it’s wrong. They’re just too afraid to say it. Too afraid of Donald Trump. Too afraid of the political consequences. And I know, and they know where this leads. “When these raids began in Los Angeles, I flew immediately back from Washington to conduct oversight and protect my communities. When the Trump administration tried to block me from inspecting ICE detention centers, I sued them—and won. I’ve trained legal observers to ICE document abuses, organized town halls, and introduced legislation to reclaim Trump’s $175 billion ICE slush fund and put it into housing. “Every Representative here has a choice. They can keep writing blank checks for fear and abuse. Or they can join us in saying enough. Enough lawlessness. Enough brutality. Enough deaths. “We warned this country what would happen. We warned that without accountability, that violence would escalate. We warned that people would die. “Now hear this warning: if you committed a crime, if you violated the constitution, if you thought a badge put you above the law, you are wrong. “We are watching, the American people are watching, and history is watching. And no matter who you are or the title you hold, you will be prosecuted. Accountability is coming. ###
“Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE. This is horrifying. It is infuriating. Every single American should be outraged that a father left for work and never came home,” said Rep. Gomez. “I’m calling for a full, independent investigation into Lorenzo’s death. His family deserves a full accounting of what ICE did, and if misconduct occurred, those responsible must be held accountable.”
Watch Rep. Gomez's video here LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) joined residents at Estrada Courts in Boyle Heights to distribute air purifiers, N95 masks, and other essential supplies to families still dealing with the health impacts of the Lineage Logistics fire. The event continued Rep. Gomez's ongoing efforts to connect residents with immediate relief while securing long-term federal investments to strengthen the community. "Today, we were here at Estrada Courts making sure families have air purifiers and masks to help protect their lungs after the Lineage Logistics fire spread smoke across Boyle Heights," said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. "Our job isn't finished when the flames go out. We're helping people get through this crisis today while also investing in the long-term improvements this community deserves. That's why I've secured federal funding for air conditioning, building upgrades, and now additional investments to keep making Estrada Courts a healthier, safer place to call home. We're going to keep showing up, keep delivering, and keep fighting for Boyle Heights." Estrada Courts, home to more than 1,000 low-income residents and located roughlyone mile from the warehouse fire, was among the neighborhoods hardest hit by smoke and poor air quality. In addition to providing emergency supplies, Rep. Gomez has secured federal Community Project Funding to improve living conditions at Estrada Courts, including funding for air conditioning, housing renovations, and additional upgrades, while proposing another $1 million for the next phase of the community's cooling project. Rep. Gomez has made supporting communities impacted by the Lineage Logistics fire a top priority, working alongside local partners to distribute air purifiers, masks, water, and other essential resources while advocating for a full recovery effort and long-term investments that improve public health and quality of life for Boyle Heights families.
Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate 250 years of freedom, democracy, and absolutely NO kings 🇺🇸 https://t.co/OEscslhTEM
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected Donald Trump’s attack on the 14th Amendment: “Birthright citizenship isn't a gift from a president. It's a promise in the Constitution itself. “Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what the 14th Amendment has guaranteed for more than 150 years: if you are born in the United States, you are a citizen. That promise should never have been up for debate, and the fact that not every justice agreed should alarm every American. “As the proud son of Mexican immigrants, this decision is deeply personal. My parents came to this country with little more than the belief that if they worked hard, their children would have opportunities they never did. My father was a bracero. My mother cleaned homes and cared for seniors. They sacrificed every day so my siblings and I could build a better future. Their story is the story of millions of families who have helped build this country. When Donald Trump began attacking immigrant communities and trying to redefine who counts as an American, I didn't wait to see what would happen. I led more than 200 House Democrats in urging the Supreme Court to reject his unconstitutional attack on birthright citizenship. When he tried to block members of Congress from inspecting ICE detention centers, I sued him and won, protecting Congress' constitutional authority to expose abuses and hold this administration accountable. I stood up for Dreamers and TPS holders, fought to protect vulnerable immigrant children, and worked alongside community organizations in Los Angeles to defend families from intimidation and abuse. “While today's ruling is a victory for the Constitution and for millions of Americans, this fight is not over. Donald Trump has made clear he will continue testing the limits of our Constitution and targeting immigrant communities. I've taken him on before, and I'll continue defending the Constitution, protecting our neighbors, and holding accountable anyone who abuses their power or violates the law.”
Birthright citizenship isn’t a gift from a president, it’s a promise in the Constitution itself. https://t.co/UAOxmmCrRu
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. "Today’s Supreme Court decision makes one thing painfully clear: Trump is taking legal status away from immigrants who already have it. "TPS holders followed the law. They registered with the government, passed background checks, worked, paid taxes, raised families and built lives here. Now Haitian and Syrian TPS holders could be forced back into danger, and every other TPS holder is watching, wondering if they are next. "DACA recipients know this fear too. Backlogs, court fights, delays and uncertainty are all part of the same strategy: make people’s legal status unstable, then use that instability against them. This hurts families. It hurts our communities. It hurts our economy. "As the son of immigrants, I know what that fear does to a family. And our communities are not going to let this administration normalize ripping legal status away from people who did everything this country asked them to do."
Today’s Supreme Court decision makes it clear: Trump is taking legal status away from immigrants who already have it. Haitian and Syrian TPS holders followed the law, worked, paid taxes and built lives here. Now every TPS holder is wondering: am I next? Cruelty by design. https://t.co/y5MifupdZx
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) took to the House floor to spotlight the ongoing public health emergency caused by the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights and called for accountability, environmental testing, and continued support for impacted communities. WATCH: Rep. Gomez's House Floor Remarks on the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Since the fire began, smoke and hazardous fumes have spread beyond Boyle Heights and into neighborhoods across Los Angeles, forcing residents to remain indoors and raising concerns about long-term health impacts "Families in Boyle Heights and across Los Angeles are living through a public health emergency," said Rep. Gomez. "They can't go outside, they can't open their windows, and they're worried about the air they're breathing. Our community deserves answers, accountability, and every resource necessary to recover from this disaster." During his remarks, Gomez highlighted the disproportionate environmental burdens often placed on working-class communities and communities of color and emphasized that emergency response efforts must extend beyond extinguishing the fire. "Firefighters have worked around the clock to contain this fire, but the response cannot stop there," Gomez said. "We need comprehensive air quality testing, soil testing, and ongoing health monitoring to understand the full impact on residents and workers." Rep. Gomez has been in contact with federal, state, and local officials regarding the fire and has urged the EPA and FEMA to stand ready to provide assistance if requested. He has also called for a full investigation into the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the incident. "For too long, communities like Boyle Heights have been asked to live with the consequences of industrial pollution while corporations avoid accountability," Gomez continued. "I will keep pushing to ensure every affected family gets the answers, accountability, and resources they deserve."
🚨Smoke relief shelters and additional resources available for anyone affected by the Lineage Logistics fire in Boyle Heights. https://t.co/KcZ6uyWQkg
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement after requesting the EPA and FEMA stand ready to provide federal assistance as the Lineage Logistics fire in Boyle Heights continues. "My office is closely monitoring the fire in Boyle Heights and remains in direct contact with local emergency management officials, the EPA, and the offices of the Governor, Mayor, and LA County Supervisor. "I’ve also urged the EPA and FEMA to stand ready to provide federal assistance if requested by local and state governments, including support for air quality monitoring, public health guidance, cleanup, and recovery efforts. "Our top priority must be the safety of residents, workers, and first responders as crews continue their response. This fire is impacting working-class immigrant communities that have long shouldered more than their fair share of industrial and environmental hazards, making a swift, coordinated, and transparent response essential.
I’ve requested the EPA and FEMA to stand ready to provide federal assistance as the Boyle Heights industrial fire continues. Read my full statement: https://t.co/6HdEVKA0EC