David Gonzalez

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After videos surfaced of people getting arrested and deported following immigration court hearings, many in SoCal just aren't showing up anymore. SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- After videos surfaced of people getting arrested and deported following immigration court hearings, many just aren't showing up anymore. Rodrigo Jacinto is originally from Mexicali, Mexico, but has called the United States home for nearly three decades. He's built a life he loves with his wife and kids.

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LITTLE SAIGON, Calif. (KABC) -- Community members in Orange County are pushing back against ongoing immigration and customs enforcement. In Little Saigon, the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam, community members demand an end to ICE raids and ask for all residents to stand in solidarity. "Whether you're Vietnamese, Latino, wherever you're from, this impacts all of us," said Santa Ana councilmember Thai Viet Phan, whose ward encompasses part of Little Saigon.

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ByDavid GonzálezWednesday, June 18, 2025 3:44PMThe assassination of Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband haunts those who knew her personally and professionally. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The assassination of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband over the weekend haunts those who knew her personally and professionally. Benjamin Olson lives in Los Angeles and works as a lobbyist in Minnesota during the legislative session.

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Reverend Tanya Lopez is still rattled after witnessing what she believes were federal immigration enforcement officers taking a man into custody earlier this week on church property. DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Reverend Tanya Lopez is still rattled after witnessing what she believes were federal immigration enforcement officers taking a man into custody earlier this week on church property.

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Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is speaking out days after outrage over ICE raids in the city resulted in clashes between peaceful protestors and authorities outside federal buildings. SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is speaking out days after outrage over immigration and customs enforcement raids in the city resulted in clashes between peaceful protestors and authorities outside federal buildings in the area. "You have a right to be angry," Mayor Amezcua said.