We Stand United: NAPD Statement on ICE Raids and Militarization in Los Angeles

We extend our full and unwavering support to the Director of the Los Angeles Public Defender, Ricardo Daniel García and his entire team. These public defenders—alongside immigration attorneys, community groups, organizers, and countless others—have become the frontline of protection for the rights of California residents targeted by this sweeping enforcement action.

As public defenders, it is not only our profession—it is our mission and calling—to stand in defense of those who have been marginalized, criminalized, and silenced. We are committed to protecting the constitutional rights of all people, regardless of immigration status, race, or economic circumstance. In the face of injustice, our voices will not waver, and our advocacy will not stop.