SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the latest shooting by immigration enforcement officials and increased ICE activity in Orange County: 

After yet another senseless shooting by immigration enforcement officers, Americans are beyond sick and tired of the Trump administration’s lawless overreach. Here in Orange County, we are seeing increased and aggressive ICE activity that is having a harmful, lasting impact on our families, businesses and communities.

This kind of enforcement overreach is unacceptable, which is why I supported legislation to strengthen oversight, demand accountability and protect the due process and civil rights of all community members. While I will continue to fight at the state level in every way I can, I urge community members to stay informed, know your rights and take steps to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe.

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 Senator Thomas J. Umberg represents the 34th Senate District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton, Garden Grove, La Habra, Long Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, and East and South Whittier. Umberg is a retired U.S. Army Colonel, former federal prosecutor, and small businessman. He and his wife, Brigadier General Robin Umberg, USA (ret.), live in Orange County.