Hawley Launches Investigation into Organizations Bankrolling LA Riots

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, sentlettersto multipleorganizationslaunching an investigation into the funding behind the Los Angeles riots and requesting the preservation of key information. The letter also condemns the demonstrations’ “lawless mob actions” and calls for their end.
“Credible reporting now suggests that your organization has provided logistical support and financial resources to individuals engaged in these disruptive actions,”Senator Hawley wrote.“Let me be clear: bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech. It is aiding and abetting criminal conduct.”
He sent letters to Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Party for Socialism and Liberation, and Union del Barrio.
Read the full letterhereor below.
June 11, 2025
Angélica SalasExecutive DirectorCoalition for Humane Immigrant Rights2533 West 3rd St, Suite 101Los Angeles, CA 90057Dear Ms. Salas,I write in my capacity as Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism regarding your organization’s alleged role in financing and materially supporting the coordinated protests and riots that have engulfed Los Angeles in recent weeks. While peaceful protest is a cornerstone of American democracy, these demonstrations have escalated into lawless mob actions. They have obstructed federal law enforcement, endangered public safety, and disrupted the rule of law. This lawlessness is unacceptable. It must end.Credible reporting now suggests that your organization has provided logistical support and financial resources to individuals engaged in these disruptive actions. Let me be clear: bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech. It is aiding and abetting criminal conduct. Accordingly, you must immediately cease and desist any further involvement in the organization, funding, or promotion of these unlawful activities.Furthermore, please preserve the following records from November 5, 2024 to present:
Failure to comply will result in additional action by this Subcommittee, including potential referral for criminal investigation.Sincerely,Josh HawleyChairmanSubcommittee on Crime and CounterterrorismU.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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