ICE 'wrongfully detained' L.A. County D.A.'s office employee, Hochman says
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- A Los Angeles County district attorney’s office employee was wrongfully detained by federal immigration agents, according to an internal memo from District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
- Hochman condemned the incident as unacceptable and confirmed the employee was released and safe, emphasizing the employee's professionalism and dedication.
- The reason for the detention remains unclear, and ICE has not responded to inquiries; the detained individual was not a prosecutor nor involved in protest activity.
- Hochman personally contacted federal authorities to address the situation and urged respect for community residents' rights to prevent similar incidents.
- The detention occurs amid ongoing concerns and legal challenges over ICE and Border Patrol's immigration raids in Los Angeles, with accusations of racial profiling violating constitutional protections.
