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But the CBC’s defense secretary victory means other congressional groups pushing forward their ideal secretaries, like the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), weren’t able to successfully advance their candidates. There’s only one big-four seat left. Each constituency wants their person in it, as well as broader representation in… Read more »

“He has skills that sometimes are beyond expertise,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., who represents the Los Angeles-area district near where Becerra served for some two decades. “Leadership skills, management skills, an understanding how the Hill works, how the Senate works.” If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra would lead a $1 trillion-plus agency with 80,000 employees and a portfolio… Read more »

"In regards to @lapd response at Getty House today: Peaceful protesters deserve the space and protections to make their voices heard,'' tweeted Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents Los Angeles' 34th congressional district. "Anything short of that is NOT acceptable. No exceptions. No excuses.'' Earlier Sunday, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, D-Los Angeles, tweeted his support for Penn. Full Article Read more »

Congressman Jimmy Gomez wrote: "In regards to @lapd response at Getty House today: Peaceful protestors deserve the space and protections to make their voices heard. Anything short of that is NOT acceptable. No exceptions. No excuses." Nithya Raman, the council member-elect for the district where the protest took place Sunday, said: "Today, protesters outside the Mayor's residence were… Read more »

The local chapter of Black Lives Matter argued that the footage showed that officers “severely brutalized multiple people, sending two to the hospital.” Activists also posted the phone numbers for Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, and California State Assemblyman Miguel Santiago online. Both Santiago and Gomez reacted on Twitter. “LAPD’s brutal actions this… Read more »

“In regards to @lapd response at Getty House today: Peaceful protestors deserve the space and protections to make their voices heard. Anything short of that is NOT acceptable. No exceptions. No excuses,” Congressman Jimmy Gomez tweeted. Assemblymember Miguel Santiago also weighed in, demanding the release of a local organizer who was arrested, saying, “LAPD’s brutal actions this… Read more »

Activists listed the phone numbers for L.A. City Councilman David Ryu, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) and state Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) on social media and asked the politicians to “denounce” the LAPD’s action. Both Gomez and Santiago responded on Twitter. “Peaceful protesters deserve the space and protections to make their voices heard. Anything short of that is… Read more »

Los Angeles politicians including Congressmember Jimmy Gomez and Councilmember-elect Nithya Raman denounced LAPD's response to a Sunday morning protest outside the official residence of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Video recordings showed LAPD officers in riot helmets lining up on the sidewalk outside the residence then striding across the street and forcefully handling people who've been… Read more »

Along with recurring volunteers, LTSC has been fortunate to have employees of Southern California Gas, as well as Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, and newly elected City Councilmember Kevin de León, assist with meal deliveries. The aspects of connection and community have greatly resonated with the senior residents who receive the meals as well. For many, LT Eats has… Read more »

They name Alito’s minority dissent in this year’s Bostock v. Clayton County as an example – he opposed extending Title VII regulations to protect LGBTQ employees from workplace discrimination, but Chief Justice John Roberts and conservative-leaning Justice Neil Gorsuch sided with the majority. Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) remarked on Twitter that Justice… Read more »