Rep. Pettersen Votes Against GOP Legislation Justifying Trump Immigration Raids, Weaponization of Law Enforcement

Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) voted against Republican-backed legislation – H.Res. 516 – that spreads falsehoods about the immigration protests in Los Angeles, California, and legitimizes Trump’s ICE raids and deployment of the military to communities across the country. “Let’s be clear: every American has the right to peacefully take to the streets and speak out against the horrific actions of this administration,” said Pettersen. “This resolution is just Republicans giving Trump a green light to weaponize law enforcement and target immigrant communities. He deployed the military on civilians for doing exactly what we should all be doing right now: raising our voices against this brazen lawlessness.” Pettersen supports legislation introduced by Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) that: Recognizes the right to peacefully protest; Condemns any acts of violence by agitators; Opposes the deployment of federal military against civilians without legal justification; Commends local law enforcement for their work to ensure public safety and protect peaceful protest.