#los-angeles-county

#los-angeles-county

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has registered a campaign committee for the November 2026 election to win back his previous post.

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna stated that the department must comply with federal judicial warrants, turning inmates over to ICE when such warrants are issued. In May and June, 20 inmates were transferred based on these warrants, which involve criminal charges rather than civil immigration violations. Luna emphasized the seriousness of the crimes committed by these inmates, stating they are not simply non-violent individuals, but rather individuals charged with significant crimes like attempted murder or robbery.

"We are sending a clear message: Los Angeles County stands with our immigrant communities, and we will continue to fight to ensure that every resident, regardless of immigration status, has the dignity and support they need to survive and thrive," said Supervisor Hilda Solis.

The Los Angeles County leaders are scrambling to reinstate Measure J, a racial justice initiative that voters accidentally repealed, risking hundreds of millions for anti-incarceration services.

"Probation doesn't even allow our young people in Los Padrinos to hug their mothers out of fear that drugs or contraband is being passed in that manner," said Supervisor Janice Hahn, who spearheaded the motion. "But drugs keep getting in."

"For me, this work has always been rooted in innovation, collaboration, and accountability to the people and communities that we serve. I am committed to leading with those values at the forefront."

"As these immigration raids continue to terrorize our communities, I'm deeply disturbed... This incident raises serious concerns about the conduct and legality of these actions..."

According to officials, the deceased suspect was believed to have been shot by an accomplice when startled by a resident during a burglary attempt.

A federal judge dismissed former Sheriff Alex Villanueva's $25-million lawsuit against Los Angeles County for the second time, citing insufficient evidence of harm or wrongful defamation.