Press Releases

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement:   “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… Read more »

Watch Rep. Gomez's full video here LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) met with seniors at Estrada Courts in Boyle Heights to hear directly from residents, provide updates on federal investments improving their community, and discuss ongoing efforts to protect programs seniors rely on, including Social Security and Medicare.  "Coming back to… Read more »

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… Read more »

Watch Rep. Gomez's video here 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… Read more »

Watch Rep. Gomez's video here  LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released a new video highlighting his office's ongoing effort to deliver air purifiers and other essential resources to families affected by the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. Working alongside Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, Proyecto Pastoral, and local… Read more »

Watch Rep. Gomez's video here LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered air purifiers to a small business impacted by the Lineage Logistics fire in Boyle Heights. Many restaurant owners and employees have been unable to leave work during business hours to pick up air purifiers, prompting Rep. Gomez and his team to bring the equipment… Read more »

Watch Team Gomez's video here LOS ANGELES, CA – As families in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles continue to deal with the lingering impacts of the Lineage Logistics Fire, the offices of U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez remained on the ground delivering air purifiers, N95 masks,… Read more »

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… Read more »